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Meaning of torpor

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

torpor

Pronunciation:/ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)//ˈtɔɹpɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A state of being inactive or stuporous.

  2. A state of apathy or lethargy.

    Synonyms:languorlethargysluggishnesstorpidity

  3. A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/torpor

Related words

torpidnesstorpiditylistlessnesssluggishnessdormancyapathycomainertia