Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
torpor
noun
/ˈtɔːrpər/
Definition
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Examples
- After the long meeting, a feeling of torpor settled over the team.
- During winter, some animals enter a state of torpor to conserve energy.
Meaning
Torpor refers to a temporary state of diminished physiological activity in an animal, characterized by a reduced metabolic rate and a lowered body temperature. It can also refer to a state of mental or physical sluggishness.
Synonyms
- sluggishness
- dullness
- lethargy
- inactivity