fessitude

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of weariness or stagnation, often used in the context of a prolonged state of inactivity or immobility.

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Variants

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lassitude , lassitudes

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Etymology

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The word 'fessitude' is derived from the Latin word 'fessus', which means 'wearied' or 'weary'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fessitude' is not commonly used outside of literary or academic contexts.

2. The longest word in English that rhymes with 'fessitude' is 'pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism'.

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1. ennui: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction with life, similar to 'fessitude' but with a greater emphasis on emotional apathy.

2. stagnation: A state of inactivity or lack of progress, which can lead to 'fessitude'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fessitude' is often used to describe the emotional state of characters who have been trapped in a difficult situation for a long time. For example, in the novel 'Bleak House' by Charles Dickens, the character Esther Summerson describes her feelings of 'fessitude' and longing for escape from her situation.

How to Memorize "fessitude"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or character feeling weighed down by their circumstances, unable to move forward. Imagine their expression and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fessitude' with feelings of weariness, stagnation, and immobility. Think of a time when you have felt this way yourself.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the Latin root 'fessus', which means 'wearied' or 'weary'.

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