logy


Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Wikipedia.

lo·gy

 (lō′gē)
adj. lo·gi·er, lo·gi·est
Characterized by lethargy; sluggish.

[Perhaps from Dutch log, heavy or variant of English loggy, heavy, sluggish, from log.]
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

logy

(ˈləʊɡɪ)
adj, logier or logiest
chiefly US dull or listless
[C19: perhaps from Dutch log heavy]
ˈloginess n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

lo•gy

(ˈloʊ gi)

adj. -gi•er, -gi•est.
lacking physical or mental energy or vitality; sluggish; dull; lethargic.
[1840–50, Amer.; perhaps < Dutch log heavy, cumbersome + -y1]
lo′gi•ly, adv.
lo′gi•ness, n.

-logy

a combining form meaning “field of scientific study, discipline,” used also to denote the body of principles, theories, data, etc., produced by learned endeavor ( archaeology; pathology; theology); “set of abstract notions” ( ideology; methodology); “set of texts” ( trilogy); “systematic listing” ( genealogy; necrology); “linguistic usage” (tautology; phraseology).
[Middle English -logie < Latin -logia < Greek. See -logue, -y3]
Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.logy - stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
lethargic - deficient in alertness or activity; "bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Translations

logy

[ˈləʊgɪ] ADJ (logier (compar) (logiest (superl))) (US) → torpe, lerdo
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
References in classic literature ?
The perception arrested him less when he reflected that what are called advanced ideas are really in great part but the latest fashion in definition--a more accurate expression, by words in LOGY and ISM, of sensations which men and women have vaguely grasped for centuries.
"He's a logy. Give him room accordin' to his strength," cried Dan.
The fish arc runnin' smaller an' smaller, an' you've took baout as logy a halibut's we're apt to find this trip.
Mix of flavor in his dishes is in good diversity with a good twist of Chinese flavour and herbs; logy is run by a young Japanese chef from Hokkaido, who creates the umami with his skilled hands, as well as surprising diners with flavor combinations; Mountain and Sea House has a long history and has now re-opened in a new address offering fine authentic Taiwanese cuisine with traditional flavours; Tainan Tan Tsu Mien Seafood offers fresh seafood served on luxury European-style tableware.
It comes from the Greek word 'grapho', which means to write, or express by written characters, and 'logy', which means, a subject of study, or a science, explained Harsha.
By the end of the novel, all the cops are logy from eating so many potpies.
Lapena pointed out that the consignees were identified as Melinda Dacallos of Caloocan City, Joseph Manialac of Angeles City, Logy Ramirez of Batao, Ilocos Norte, Edward dela Rosa of Las Pinas City, and Rico Delicano of Cotabato City, with the packages sent by Naphet Inhin, Kaggwa Godfrey, Gino Zerimar, and Muhammad Sajid Raza.
Lapena identified the consignees as Melinda Dacallos of Caloocan City; Joseph Manialac of Angeles City; Logy Ramirez of Batao, Ilocos Norte; Edward dela Rosa of Las Pinas City; and Rico Delicano of Cotabato City.
Soundtrap is an intuitive, easy-to-use tool but there are still students who resist or are a bit frightened of techno logy so I made the music part of the assignment an extra-credit project for those interested.
Ignite - The Techno logy Fund has awarded the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) a project worth PKR 560 million to set-up the National Incubation Center (NIC) in Quetta.
According to official emergency, gastro logy and medicine departments deal with the suicide attempt cases.
That left United boss Mourinho angry, while former referee Graham Poll questioned if the technology Jose mer Po l logy will be ready for next season.