Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ.bɜːr.deɪt/

Definitions of hiberdate

noun a period of dormancy or torpor during the winter

Example Sentences

A1 I like to hiberdate during the winter months.

A2 Bears hiberdate in caves to survive the cold winter.

B1 Some animals hiberdate to conserve energy when food is scarce.

B2 Scientists study the hiberdate patterns of different species to understand their behavior.

C1 The process of hiberdate is controlled by complex biological mechanisms.

C2 Hiberdate is a fascinating phenomenon that has intrigued researchers for centuries.

verb to pass the winter in a dormant or torpid state

Example Sentences

A1 Bears hibernate during the winter.

A2 I hibernate on weekends by staying in bed all day.

B1 Many animals hibernate to survive the cold winter months.

B2 After a long day at work, all I want to do is hibernate on the couch.

C1 During the pandemic, I hibernated at home for months to stay safe.

C2 Some people hibernate in their cabins in the mountains to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Examples of hiberdate in a Sentence

formal Many animals hibernate during the winter months to conserve energy.

informal I wish I could hiberdate like a bear and sleep through the cold weather.

slang I'm going to hiberdate this weekend and catch up on my favorite TV shows.

figurative Sometimes I just want to hiberdate from the world and take a break from everything.

Grammatical Forms of hiberdate

past tense

hibernated

plural

hibernates

comparative

more hibernated

superlative

most hibernated

present tense

hibernates

future tense

will hibernate

perfect tense

has hibernated

continuous tense

is hibernating

singular

hibernate

positive degree

hibernate

infinitive

to hibernate

gerund

hibernating

participle

hibernating

Origin and Evolution of hiberdate

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'hiberdate' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'hibernare' which means 'to winter'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hiberdate' evolved to specifically refer to the act of spending the winter in a dormant state, as seen in hibernating animals.