torpidity

Meanings

• Adjective

  Slowness or lack of energy and responsiveness.

  - "The reptiles displayed torpidity during the winter months."
  - "The progress of the project was hindered by the torpidity of its employees."

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Variants

List of all variants of torpidity that leads to same result
torpid , torpidities , torpidity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'torpere', meaning 'to be numb' or 'to be stupefied'.

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Trivia

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1. Torpidity is a common trait in hibernating animals, such as bears and bats.

2. Torpidity can also refer to a lack of responsiveness in electrical circuits or machinery.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lethargy: A state of feeling sluggish, unmotivated, and lacking energy.

2. Sluggishness: A lack of speed or quickness in movement or action.

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Culture

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Torpidity is often associated with lethargy, sluggishness, and inactivity. In literature, it has been used to describe characters or settings that are slow-moving or unresponsive.

How to Memorize "torpidity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a slow-moving animal, such as a sloth, to memorize the concept of torpidity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'torpidity' with words like 'laziness', 'slothfulness', or 'lethargy' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Torpidity is a Tortoise's Identity' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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