English
lethargize
From lethargy + -ize.
Formed from lethargy + -ize
Ancient Greek λήθᾱργος ‘forgetful, lethargic’
Ancient Greek ληθᾱργῐ́ᾱ ‘drowsiness’
Late Latin lēthārgia ‘Lethargy, drowsiness’
Medieval Latin litargia
Middle English litargie
English lethargy
Today it means
verb To make lethargic.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / lethargize