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Torpor Definition & Meaning

torpor
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 torpor 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 torpor?
Torpor is a noun.
How many definitions does torpor have?
Torpor has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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