What does "logy" mean?

A term formed with the -logy suffix.

What is a synonym for "logy"?

Common synonyms include: -logue, -ics, -istics, -loquy, abeyant, apathetic.

//ˈloʊɡi// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
A term formed with the -logy suffix.
"The many Logies and Isms that have lately come into vogue."

Adjective

1
Slow to respond or react; lethargic.
"The steering seems logy; you have to turn the wheel well before you want to turn."

Adjective

1
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion) wordnet

"The steering seems logy; you have to turn the wheel well before you want to turn."

Etymology 1

Attested from the 19th century, of uncertain origin, perhaps from Dutch log (“heavy, dull”).

Etymology 2

Nominalization of the -logy suffix.

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