 phlegm |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (psychology) apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions | |
| Synonyms: | indifference impassivity impassiveness stolidity unemotionality emotionlessness | |
| Related terms: | apathy | |
| 2. | [ noun ] calm and unruffled self-assurance | |
| Synonyms: | coolness imperturbableness imperturbability | |
| Examples: | "he performed with all the coolness of a veteran" |
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| Related terms: | calmness | |
| 3. | [ noun ] inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy | |
| Synonyms: | lethargy sluggishness languor | |
| Related terms: | inactiveness | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (biology) expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness | |
| Synonyms: | sputum | |
| Related terms: | mucus humor liquid_body_substance | |
| Similar spelling: |
phlegmy phalguna phylogeny |
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