Word of the Day 9.5.08
tor·por (tôr
p
r)
n.
1. A state of mental or physical inactivity or insensibility.
2. Lethargy; apathy. See Synonyms at lethargy.
3. The dormant, inactive state of a hibernating or estivating animal.
[Latin, from torp
re, to be stiff; see ster-1 in Indo-European roots.]
tor
po·rific (-p-r
fk) adj.
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Noun |
1. |
torpor – a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; “he fell into a deep torpor”hibernation – the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winterlassitude, lethargy, sluggishness – a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state – the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
2. |
torpor – inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energypassivity, passiveness – the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative |
