Torpor

//ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)//

Word Type

Noun

The word "torpor" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

aestivation cold sleep hibernation hypersleep suspended animation

Derived Terms

daily torpor torporific

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

passiveness passivity physical condition physiological condition physiological state

Type Of (IsA)

physiological state

Related Terms

torpedo torpid torpidity torpidness

Related Terms

apathy hibernation inactive lethargy sleep stuporous torpid torpidity torpidness

Synonym Network

languor lethargy listlessness sluggishness torpidity

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