logy

lo·gy

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [loh-gee]
- /ˈloʊ gi/
- /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-gee]
- /ˈloʊ gi/

Definitions of logy word

adjective logy lacking physical or mental energy or vitality; sluggish; dull; lethargic. 1
noun logy Dull and heavy in motion or thought; sluggish. 1
adjective logy dull or listless 0
adjective logy dull or sluggish, as from overeating 0
noun logy Terms formed with the -logy suffix. 0
adjective logy Slow to respond or react; lethargic. 0

See all 6 definitions of logy

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Origin of logy

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50, Americanism; perhaps < Dutch log heavy, cumbersome + -y1

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Parts of speech for Logy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Logy

logy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for logy

adjective logy

tired — having a tire or tires.
run-down — fatigued; weary; exhausted.
enervated — Cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken.
sleepy — ready or inclined to sleep; drowsy.
wiped out — completely exhausted.

All 7 Synonyms of logy

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