noun
torpor
Torpor (noun) means a state of being still and not active, almost like being half asleep.
noun
1
A state of being still and not active, almost like being half asleep.
2
A feeling of having no energy or interest in anything.
3
A very deep, energy-saving sleep similar to hibernation.
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Etymology
Taken from Latin torpor (“numbness”), which itself came from torpeō (“to be numb”).
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What is the meaning of torpor?
"torpor" (noun) means a state of being still and not active, almost like being half asleep.
What is another word for torpor?
Other words for "torpor" include listlessness, torpidity, torpidness.
What is the opposite of torpor?
Opposites of "torpor" include action, liveliness, zeal.
What are the different meanings of torpor?
"torpor" has 3 main meanings: 1. A state of being still and not active, almost like being half asleep; 2. A feeling of having no energy or interest in anything; 3. A very deep, energy-saving sleep similar to hibernation.
