Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anergy

/ˈænə(ɹ)dʒi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.20 in modern English

Syllables: an-er-gy
IPA: /ˈænə(ɹ)dʒi/

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Dilute or disorganized energy, which cannot be transformed into work; bound energy

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Deficiency of energy.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Lack of immunity to an antigen.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The maximum fraction of an energy form which (in a reversible process) can be transformed into work is called exergy. The remaining part is called anergy, and this corresponds to the waste heat."

Etymology

From New Latin anergia, from Ancient Greek ἀν- (an-, “not, without”) + ἔργον (érgon, “work”).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: anergia, ἀν-

Usage

Inflected Forms

anergies (plural)

Derived Forms

anergic anergistic

Frequently Paired Words

dissipation entropy

Antonyms

exergy free energy synergy

Questions

How do you pronounce anergy?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈænə(ɹ)dʒi/.
What does anergy mean?: Dilute or disorganized energy, which cannot be transformed into work; bound energy
Where does anergy come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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