noun
somnambulation
Somnambulation (noun) means the general act of walking about while asleep.
noun
1
The general act of walking about while asleep.
"He is known for his somnambulation, as well as his vivid sleep-talking."
2
A single occasion of walking about while asleep.
"He broke his arm on one of his many somnambulations."
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Etymology
Comes from Latin somnus (“sleep”) and ambulatio (“a walking about”), which itself derives from ambulare (“to walk”). See somnolent and amble.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for somnambulation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of somnambulation?
"somnambulation" (noun) means the general act of walking about while asleep.
What is another word for somnambulation?
Other words for "somnambulation" include somnambulism, noctambulism, noctambulation, sleepwalking.
What are the different meanings of somnambulation?
"somnambulation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The general act of walking about while asleep; 2. A single occasion of walking about while asleep.
