comatose
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for comatose, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — In a coma; deeply and completely unconscious.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use comatose
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
comatose patient
left comatose
comatose state
The loose, joking sense ("I was comatose after that flight") is common in casual speech but not medically accurate.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek kôma ("deep sleep"), the same root as coma, plus the adjective-forming suffix -ose ("full of").
Full origin of comatose →Frequently asked questions
What does “comatose” mean?
The word “comatose” means in a coma; deeply and completely unconscious. In plain terms, medically, unconscious and unresponsive; informally, exhausted or half-asleep.
How do you pronounce “comatose”?
“Comatose” is pronounced KOH-muh-tohs (/ˈkoʊ.məˌtoʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “comatose” in a sentence?
Here is “comatose” used in a sentence: “The patient remained comatose for several days after the surgery.”
What part of speech is “comatose”?
“Comatose” is an adjective.
Where does the word “comatose” come from?
The word “comatose” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek kôma ("deep sleep"), the same root as coma, plus the adjective-forming suffix -ose ("full of").
How many meanings does “comatose” have?
“Comatose” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a coma; deeply and completely unconscious.
