Associations to the word «Torpor»
Noun
- Conserve
- Arousal
- Inertia
- Gout
- Vigil
- Sunk
- Exhaustion
- Bout
- Inflammation
- Metabolism
- Indifference
- Coma
- Exertion
- Opium
- Temperature
- Shortage
- Digestion
- Irritation
- Repose
- Fit
- Striving
- Glider
- Burrow
- Fatigue
- Stimulus
- Sleep
- Fibre
- Shake
- Stomach
- Period
- Expenditure
- Fever
- Weather
- Accumulation
- Suppression
- Stole
- Despair
- Shaking
- Sensation
- Energy
- Bat
- Intellect
- Mouse
- Liver
- Sickness
- Winter
- Mammal
- Grief
- Exhibit
- Gland
Adjective
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.
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