Comatose

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːməˌtoʊs/

Definitions of comatose

adjective in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged period of time

Example Sentences

A1 The patient was in a comatose state after the accident.

A2 The comatose man was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

B1 The comatose patient showed no signs of improvement despite the doctors' efforts.

B2 The comatose individual remained unresponsive to any stimuli.

C1 The comatose condition of the patient required constant monitoring and care.

C2 The doctors were unsure if the comatose state was reversible or permanent.

Examples of comatose in a Sentence

formal The patient remained comatose in the intensive care unit.

informal He's been comatose for days, it's really worrying.

slang Dude, after that party, I was practically comatose.

figurative The boring lecture put me in a comatose state.

Grammatical Forms of comatose

• past tense: comatosed
• plural: comatose
• comparative: more comatose
• superlative: most comatose
• present tense: comatose
• future tense: will be comatose
• perfect tense: have been comatose
• continuous tense: is being comatose
• singular: comatose
• positive degree: comatose
• infinitive: to be comatose
• gerund: comatosing
• participle: comatosed

Origin and Evolution of comatose

First Known Use: 1646 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'comatose' originates from the Late Latin word 'comatosus', derived from the Latin word 'coma' meaning deep sleep.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a state of deep sleep, 'comatose' has evolved to also refer to a state of unconsciousness or lethargy, particularly in a medical context.