"Torpidity" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Torpidity" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Torpidity
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"Torpidity" Meaning

State or quality of being torpid or in a dormant or inactive state, especially of the physiology of an animal (typically in a state of hibernation).

"Torpidity" Examples

Usage Examples of Torpidity


1. Condition of Reduced Reactivity

Narwhals spend winters at the bottom of the Arctic waters in a state of deep torpidity that saves them from predators.

2. A State of Reduced Activity

The hibernating bears enter a state of torpidity during harsh winter months to conserve their body heat.

3. Impaired Reactivity

The sudden cold snap caused torpidity in the usually energetic nightlife of the big city.

4. Reduced Sensitivity

The prolonged exposure to the anesthesia caused prolonged torpidity, increasing her recovery time.

5. Unresponsiveness

During winter migration, birds often fall into torpidity, an unresponsive state that protects them from cold temperatures until warmer weather arrives.

"Torpidity" Similar Words

Torpedo

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Torpedoed

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To hit or attack (a ship or a project) suddenly and with a decisive or highly effective action, typically in a skillful or cunning way.

Torpedoes

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Torpedoing

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To torpedo means to defeat or ruin a plan, idea, or project, often suddenly or unexpectedly, by introducing a new piece of information or a new concern that makes it no longer viable or acceptable. The word typically has a negative connotation, implying a sudden and decisive blow.<br><br>Example: "The discovery of a major flaw in the design torpedoed the entire project and delayed its release by several months."

Torpent

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Torpescence

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A state of being "torpid". Being in a state of low physical activity or inactivity due to being overwhelmed or bored with a situation.

Torpescent

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Torpid

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Torpidly

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Torpify

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To make something seem repellent or unattractive by highlighting its perceived shortcomings or flaws.

Torpitude

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Listlessness, apathy, or a lack of enthusiasm or energy; a dullness or languor of emotions, spirit, or mind.

Torpor

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Torporific

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Torquate

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Torquated

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Twisted or distorted, typically in an unnatural or unpleasant way.

Torquay

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