HyperDic: torpid

English > 2 senses of the word torpid:
ADJECTIVEalltorpid, inert, sluggish, soggyslow and apathetic / apathetic
alltorpid, dormant, hibernatingin a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
torpid > pronunciation
Soundstao'rpahd
Rhymesabbreviated ... wounded: 365 rhymes with ahd...
English > torpid: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningSlow and apathetic / apathetic.
Example "a mind grown torpid in old age"
Synonymsinert, sluggish, soggy
Broaderinactivenot active physically or mentally
Spanishaletargado, inactivo, inerte, lento, letárgico, parado, perezoso
Catalaninactiu, inert, lent, letàrgic
Nounstorpiditya state of motor and mental inactivity / inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
torpidnessinactivity / inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy
Adverbstorpidlyin a daze
English > torpid: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningIn a condition of biological rest or suspended animation.
Example "torpid frogs"
Synonymsdormant, hibernating
Categorybiology, biological scienceThe science that studies living organisms
BroaderasleepIn a state of sleep
Spanishaletargado
Catalanletàrgic
Nounstorpidity, torpidnessinactivity / inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy

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