Associations to the word «Torpor»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

TORPOR, noun. A state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; "he fell into a deep torpor".
TORPOR, noun. Inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke