torpor

Meanings

• noun

  A state of lethargy or sluggishness, often accompanied by a lack of responsiveness.

  - "The bear went into a deep torpor during hibernation."
  - "The student's torpor during the lecture was evident in her dozing off."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɔɹpɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

languor , lethargy , sluggishness , torpidity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with torpor
nap , tap , clap

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Variants

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torpor , torpors

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'torpor,' meaning 'numbness' or 'stupor.'

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Trivia

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1. Torpor is also used in medicine to describe a decrease in sensitivity or responsiveness, such as in the case of a local anesthetic.

2. Some reptiles, like the gila monster, enter a state of torpor during the day to conserve energy.

3. In ancient Greece, the term 'torpor' was used to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by a sense of awe or wonder.

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Related Concepts

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1. hibernation: Torpor is a crucial aspect of hibernation, during which animals go into a state of reduced metabolism to conserve energy during winter.

2. lethargy: Torpor is a type of lethargy, characterized by a lack of energy and motivation.

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Culture

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Torpor has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with hibernation or lethargy. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' Tom and Huck go to great lengths to avoid being sent to the 'Widow Douglas's,' fearing the 'torpor' of her home.

How to Memorize "torpor"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sluggish animal, like a bear during hibernation, to remember the meaning of torpor.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'TORPOR' to remember the meaning: 'Torpor: state Of Reduced Physical Or Responsiveness.'

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