📚 noun • entry_id 19509

torpor

/ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/

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Meanings (ES + gloss)

torpor

A state of being inactive or stuporous.

torpor

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

Phrases

daily torpor torporific

Word forms

torpors torpour