torpor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A state of being inactive or stuporous.
A state of apathy or lethargy.
A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep.

/ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɔɹpɚ/ en-us-torpor.ogg

torpor torpors torpour

From Latin torpor (“numbness”), from torpeō (“to be numb”).

lethargy sluggishness languor torpidity

torpidity torpid torpidness torpedo

daily torpor torporific

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