Torpor

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːrpər/

Definitions of torpor

noun a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy

Example Sentences

A1 After eating a large meal, he fell into a state of torpor on the couch.

A2 The hot weather made her feel sluggish and she could feel the torpor setting in.

B1 The torpor of winter had settled over the village, with everyone moving slowly and lethargically.

B2 The torpor of bureaucracy often hinders progress in government organizations.

C1 The torpor of the economy was evident in the lack of new investments and job creation.

C2 The torpor of the political system was a major obstacle to enacting meaningful reforms.

Examples of torpor in a Sentence

formal The patient remained in a state of torpor following the surgery.

informal After staying up all night, I was in a complete torpor the next day.

slang I can't believe you're still in torpor after that party last night!

figurative The company's torpor in adapting to new technology led to its downfall.

Grammatical Forms of torpor

• past tense: torpored
• plural: torpors
• comparative: more torpid
• superlative: most torpid
• present tense: torpors
• future tense: will torpor
• perfect tense: have torpored
• continuous tense: is torporing
• singular: torpor
• positive degree: torpor
• infinitive: to torpor
• gerund: torporing
• participle: torpored

Origin and Evolution of torpor

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'torpor' originated from the Latin word 'torpor' which means numbness or sluggishness.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical numbness or sluggishness, the word 'torpor' has evolved to also represent mental or emotional lethargy and lack of interest or enthusiasm.