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Meaning of
torpor
in English
torpor
us
/ˈtɑːpər/
uk
/ˈtɔːpər/
#uncommon
Plural
torpors
Definitions
Noun
a
state
of
inactivity
;
dormancy
The
bear
went
into
torpor
during
the
winter
months
.
a
condition
of
apathy
;
disinterest
The
student's
torpor
in
class
was
evident
from
his
lack
of
participation
.
deep
sleep
;
energy-conserving
(
biological
state
)
The
hibernating
animal's
torpor
helped
it
conserve
energy
during
the
cold
winter
.
