torpidity

  • 11torpidity — n. 1. Numbness, torpidness, torpor, lethargy, torpitude. 2. Sluggishness, inertness, dulness, inactivity, stupidity, indolence …

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  • 12torpidity — tor·pid·i·ty …

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  • 13torpidity — noun 1. a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility he fell into a deep torpor • Syn: ↑torpor • Derivationally related forms: ↑torpid • Hypernyms: ↑physical condition, ↑ …

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  • 14lethargy — lethargy, languor, lassitude, stupor, torpor, torpidity are comparable when meaning physical and mental inertness. Lethargy implies a state marked by an aversion to activity which may be constitutional but is typically induced by disease, extreme …

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  • 15torpidness — noun inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy • Syn: ↑listlessness, ↑torpidity, ↑torpor • Derivationally related forms: ↑torpid, ↑torpid (for: ↑torpidity), ↑ …

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  • 16torpor — noun a) Being inactive or stuporous. b) A state of apathy or lethargy. Syn: torpidity, sluggishness, lethargy, languor …

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  • 17lassitude — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. languor, faintness, weariness, tiredness, fatigue, heaviness, stupor, dullness, drowsiness, yawning, exhaustion, burnout, prostration, drooping, torpor, torpidity, lethargy, apathy, ennui, stupefaction, inappetence, phlegm …

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  • 18listlessness — noun 1. a feeling of lack of interest or energy • Syn: ↑languor, ↑lassitude • Derivationally related forms: ↑listless • Hypernyms: ↑apathy 2. inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy …

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  • 19AEstivation — [AE]s ti*va tion, n. 1. (Zo[ o]l.) The state of torpidity induced by the heat and dryness of summer, as in certain snails; opposed to {hibernation}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) The arrangement of the petals in a flower bud, as to folding,… …

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  • 20estivation — AEstivation [AE]s ti*va tion, n. 1. (Zo[ o]l.) The state of torpidity induced by the heat and dryness of summer, as in certain snails; opposed to {hibernation}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) The arrangement of the petals in a flower bud, as to folding …

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