How Do You Spell LETHARGICAL?

Pronunciation: [lɛθˈɑːd͡ʒɪkə͡l] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word is actually "lethargic." It is pronounced /ləˈθɑːdʒɪk/ in IPA phonetics, with the stress on the second syllable. This adjective refers to feeling or causing a lack of energy or enthusiasm, often resulting in slowing down of physical and mental processes. It is also used to describe a medical condition that causes such symptoms. The incorrect spelling "lethargical" may sometimes be seen in informal usage or misspellings, but should be avoided in formal writing.

LETHARGICAL Meaning and Definition

1. Preternaturally sleepy; very drowsy.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for LETHARGICAL

• kethargical
• pethargical
• oethargical
• lwthargical
• lsthargical
• ldthargical
• lrthargical
• l4thargical
• l3thargical
• lerhargical
• lefhargical
• leghargical
• leyhargical
• le6hargical
• le5hargical
• letgargical
• letbargical
• letnargical
• letjargical

Etymology of LETHARGICAL

The word "lethargical" is derived from the noun "lethargy" combined with the suffix "-ical". The noun "lethargy" has its origins in the Middle English word "letargie", which came from the Old French term "letargie" and ultimately from the Late Latin word "letargia". The Late Latin term was borrowed from the Greek word "lēthargia", which means "forgetfulness" or "dullness". The Greek term is composed of "lēthē", meaning "forgetfulness" or "oblivion", and the suffix "-argia", indicating "a state of". Thus, "lethargical" refers to the state or condition of lethargy, signifying a lack of energy, motivation, or enthusiasm.