Etymology of the English word inanition
the English word
inanitionderived from the Old French word
inanicionderived from the Late Latin word
inanitioderived from the Late Latin word
inanitusderived from the Late Latin word
inanire (empty)
derived from the Late Latin word
inanis (void, empty, hollow)
Date
The earliest known usage of inanition in English dates from the 14th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
