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torpor.

A state of being inactive or stuporous.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/Received-Pronunciation/ˈtɔɹpɚ/US
  1. A state of being inactive or stuporous.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A state of apathy or lethargy.

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

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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