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tor·por
(tôr′pər)n.
1. A state of mental or physical inactivity or insensibility.
2. Lethargy; apathy. See Synonyms at lethargy.
3. The dormant, inactive state of a hibernating or estivating animal.
tor′po·rif′ic (-pə-rĭf′ĭk) adj.
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torpor
(ˈtɔːpə)n
a state of torpidity
[C17: from Latin: inactivity, from torpēre to be motionless]
ˌtorporˈific adj
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tor•por
(ˈtɔr pər)n.
1. sluggish inactivity or inertia.
2. lethargic indifference; apathy.
3. a state of suspended physical powers and activities.
4. dormancy, as of a hibernating animal.
[1600–10; < Latin: numbness =torp(ēre) to be stiff or numb + -or -or1]
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| Noun | 1. |  torpor - a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; "he fell into a deep torpor"hibernation - the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
| 2. |  torpor - inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energypassivity, passiveness - the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative |
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torpor
noun inactivity, apathy, inertia, lethargy, passivity, laziness, numbness, sloth, stupor, drowsiness, dullness, sluggishness, indolence, languor, listlessness, somnolence, inertness, stagnancy, accidie (Theology), inanition, torpidity, acedia (Theology) The sick person gradually falls into a torpor.
energy, go, pep, animation, vigour, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), liveliness
energy, go, pep, animation, vigour, welly (slang), get-up-and-go (informal), liveliness
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torpor
nounA deficiency in mental and physical alertness and activity:
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torpor
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tor·por
n. embotamiento; estancamiento, inactividad física.
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