How Do You Spell LETHARGIZE?

Pronunciation: [lˈɛθɑːd͡ʒˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "lethargize" is spelled with a "z" at the end, not with an "s" like many other words ending in "ize". This is because the root word, "lethargy", ends in a "y" sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled /liːˈθɑːdʒaɪz/. The "g" sound is pronounced like a "j" sound, and the emphasized syllable is the second one, "tha". "Lethargize" means to make someone lethargic or drowsy, and is not a commonly used word in everyday language.

LETHARGIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Lethargize is a verb that describes the act of inducing or experiencing lethargy or a state of sluggishness and lack of energy. This term is derived from the noun "lethargy," which refers to a condition of extreme drowsiness or tiredness, resulting in a reduced level of physical and mental activity.

   When someone lethargizes themselves, they deliberately engage in activities or adopt behaviors that contribute to their overall tiredness or lack of motivation. This may involve spending excessive time in bed or engaging in low-energy activities such as lying down, napping, or resting excessively. Lethargizing can be a conscious choice or a result of certain factors, such as illness, medication, or simply being physically and mentally exhausted.

   Furthermore, lethargize can also be used to describe the act of causing lethargy in another individual. For example, a sedative medication or a dull and monotonous environment can lethargize a person, making them feel drowsy and lacking in vitality.

   Overall, lethargize pertains to inducing or experiencing a state of lethargy, characterized by a notable decrease in energy, alertness, and motivation. It is a term commonly used to describe behaviors or conditions where individuals intentionally or unintentionally engage in actions that lead to feelings of tiredness and reduced activity levels.

Common Misspellings for LETHARGIZE

• kethargize
• pethargize
• oethargize
• lwthargize
• lsthargize
• ldthargize
• lrthargize
• l4thargize
• l3thargize
• lerhargize
• lefhargize
• leghargize
• leyhargize
• le6hargize
• le5hargize
• letgargize
• letbargize
• letnargize
• letjargize

Conjugate verb Lethargize

CONDITIONAL

I would lethargize

you would lethargize

he/she/it would lethargize

we would lethargize

they would lethargize

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be lethargizing

you would be lethargizing

he/she/it would be lethargizing

we would be lethargizing

they would be lethargizing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lethargize

you would have lethargize

he/she/it would have lethargize

we would have lethargize

they would have lethargize

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been lethargizing

you would have been lethargizing

he/she/it would have been lethargizing

we would have been lethargizing

they would have been lethargizing

FUTURE

I will lethargize

you will lethargize

he/she/it will lethargize

we will lethargize

they will lethargize

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lethargizing

you will be lethargizing

he/she/it will be lethargizing

we will be lethargizing

they will be lethargizing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lethargized

you will have lethargized

he/she/it will have lethargized

we will have lethargized

they will have lethargized

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lethargizing

you will have been lethargizing

he/she/it will have been lethargizing

we will have been lethargizing

they will have been lethargizing

IMPERATIVE

you lethargize

we let´s lethargize

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lethargize

PAST

I lethargized

you lethargized

he/she/it lethargized

we lethargized

they lethargized

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lethargizing

you were lethargizing

he/she/it was lethargizing

we were lethargizing

they were lethargizing

PAST PARTICIPLE

lethargized

PAST PERFECT

I had lethargized

you had lethargized

he/she/it had lethargized

we had lethargized

they had lethargized

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lethargizing

you had been lethargizing

he/she/it had been lethargizing

we had been lethargizing

they had been lethargizing

PRESENT

I lethargize

you lethargize

he/she/it lethargizes

we lethargize

they lethargize

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lethargizing

you are lethargizing

he/she/it is lethargizing

we are lethargizing

they are lethargizing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lethargizing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lethargized

you have lethargized

he/she/it has lethargized

we have lethargized

they have lethargized

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lethargizing

you have been lethargizing

he/she/it has been lethargizing

we have been lethargizing

they have been lethargizing