Somnolence

Pronunciation: /ˈsɑmnələns/

Definitions of somnolence

noun a state of drowsiness or sleepiness; the quality or condition of being sleepy or drowsy

Example Sentences

A1 I felt somnolence after eating a big meal.

A2 The medication caused somnolence as a side effect.

B1 The warm weather often leads to a feeling of somnolence in the afternoon.

B2 The somnolence I experienced during the lecture made it hard to stay awake.

C1 The somnolence brought on by jet lag was difficult to overcome.

C2 The somnolence I felt after a long day of work was overwhelming.

Examples of somnolence in a Sentence

formal The patient experienced somnolence as a side effect of the medication.

informal I feel so somnolent after that big meal.

slang I can't keep my eyes open, I'm so somnolent.

figurative The somnolence of the small town was a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city.

Grammatical Forms of somnolence

• past tense: somnolenced
• plural: somnolences
• comparative: more somnolent
• superlative: most somnolent
• present tense: is somnolent
• future tense: will be somnolent
• perfect tense: has been somnolent
• continuous tense: is being somnolent
• singular: somnolence
• positive degree: somnolent
• infinitive: to somnolence
• gerund: somnolencing
• participle: somnolent

Origin and Evolution of somnolence

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'somnolence' originated from the Latin word 'somnolentia' which means sleepiness or drowsiness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'somnolence' has retained its original meaning of sleepiness or drowsiness, and is commonly used in medical contexts to describe a state of excessive drowsiness or sleepiness.