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Torpidity Definition & Meaning

torpidity
noun
  1. a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; "he fell into a deep torpor"
  2. inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy

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What does torpidity mean?
a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; "he fell into a deep torpor" inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy
What part of speech is torpidity?
Torpidity is a noun.
How many definitions does torpidity have?
Torpidity has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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