hibernation
What is another word for hibernation? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A state of greatly reduced activity and metabolism that some animals enter during winter.
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How to use hibernation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
go into hibernation
a period of hibernation
Etymology
From Latin "hibernatus," from "hiberno," from "hibernus" ("wintry").
Full origin of hibernation →Frequently asked questions
What does “hibernation” mean?
The word “hibernation” means a state of greatly reduced activity and metabolism that some animals enter during winter. In plain terms, the state of being dormant through winter, or the equivalent power-saving state on a computer.
How do you pronounce “hibernation”?
“Hibernation” is pronounced heye-buh-NAY-shuhn (/ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “hibernation” in a sentence?
Here is “hibernation” used in a sentence: “The dormouse spends nearly six months a year in hibernation.”
What part of speech is “hibernation”?
“Hibernation” is a noun.
Where does the word “hibernation” come from?
The word “hibernation” comes from Latin. From Latin "hibernatus," from "hiberno," from "hibernus" ("wintry").
How many meanings does “hibernation” have?
“Hibernation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a state of greatly reduced activity and metabolism that some animals enter during winter.
