torpor

[ˈtɔːpə]

torpor Definition

  • 1a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy
  • 2a state of reduced physiological activity in an animal, especially by a reduced body temperature or metabolic rate

Using torpor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "torpor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The heat made him feel a sense of torpor.

  • Example

    The bear went into torpor to conserve energy during the winter.

  • Example

    The company's financial torpor was due to poor management.

  • Example

    The medication caused a state of torpor.

torpor Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with torpor

  • mental torpor

    a state of mental inactivity or lethargy

    Example

    After a long day at work, he often experiences mental torpor.

  • a state of reduced activity or lethargy experienced during the summer months

    Example

    The hot weather always puts me in a state of summer torpor.

  • a tendency to cause or induce torpor

    Example

    The medication had a torporific effect on the patient.

Origins of torpor

from Latin 'torpere', meaning 'be numb or sluggish'

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Summary: torpor in Brief

The term 'torpor' [ˈtɔːpə] refers to a state of physical or mental inactivity, often characterized by lethargy or sluggishness. It can also refer to a state of reduced physiological activity in animals, such as hibernation. Examples include 'The heat made him feel a sense of torpor,' and 'The medication caused a state of torpor.' Phrases like 'mental torpor' and 'summer torpor' further describe this state.