HyperDic: hibernation

English > 3 senses of the word hibernation:
NOUNstatehibernationthe torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
statehibernationcessation from or slowing of activity during the winter
acthibernationthe act of retiring into inactivity
hibernation > pronunciation
Soundshhay.berney'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > hibernation: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter.
Broadertorpor, torpidityA state of motor and mental inactivity / inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
Spanishhibernación
Catalanhibernació, hivernació
Verbshibernatesleep during winter
English > hibernation: 3 senses > noun 2, state
Meaningcessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals.
Broaderdormancy, quiescence, quiescencyA state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
Spanishhibernación
Catalanhivernació
Verbshibernatesleep during winter
English > hibernation: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe act of retiring into inactivity.
Example"he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years"
BroaderretirementWithdrawal from your position or occupation
Catalanhivernació

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