hibernation

Meanings

• noun

  The period of inactivity or dormancy in animals, especially during winter, when they reduce their metabolic rate and body temperature to conserve energy.

  - "Bears go into hibernation during the winter months."
  - "The fox entered its den for hibernation."
  - "Many animals hibernate to survive the harsh winter."

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Antonyms

aestivation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hibernation
nation , fraternation , station

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Variants

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hibernate , hibernated , hibernates , hibernating , hibernation , hibernations , hibernator , hibernators

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'hibernare', meaning 'to winter' or 'to live through the winter'

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Trivia

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1. Bears are not true hibernators, as they can still be woken up by loud noises or other disturbances.

2. Some species of snakes and lizards also exhibit hibernation-like behaviors, but they are not technically hibernating.

3. The longest recorded hibernation of a mammal was by an Arctic ground squirrel, which hibernated for almost 8 months straight.

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Related Concepts

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1. Torpor: A state of reduced metabolic activity and body temperature, similar to hibernation but not as deep or prolonged.

2. Brumation: A term used to describe the hibernation-like behavior of reptiles, where they reduce their metabolic rate and body temperature.

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Culture

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Hibernation is a natural phenomenon observed in many animals, especially in the winter season. It helps them conserve energy and survive in harsh weather conditions. The concept of hibernation has been extensively studied in biology and is an important topic in animal behavior and ecology.

How to Memorize "hibernation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bear curled up in a den, with its breath slowing down, and its body temperature dropping to conserve energy for the winter.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'sleepy' when you hear the word 'hibernation'. Both words imply a state of rest and conservation of energy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Hibernate to conserve, survive the winter's harsh conditions' to help memorize the meaning of hibernation.

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