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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...
Englishhibernation: 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
Englishhibernation: 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
Englishhibernation: 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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