Hibernated: meaning, definitions and examples

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hibernated

 

[ haษชหˆbษœrnษ™หŒteษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal behavior

Hibernated refers to the state of inactivity or dormancy that certain animals enter during cold months or periods of food scarcity. In this state, animals lower their metabolic rate, heart rate, and body temperature to conserve energy. This process helps them survive harsh conditions when food is scarce. Many species, such as bears and ground squirrels, rely on hibernation to get through winter properly. The duration and nature of hibernation can vary greatly among species.

Synonyms

dormant, inactive, sleeping

Examples of usage

  • The bear hibernated all winter in its cave.
  • Some animals hibernate to survive the cold season.
  • After hibernating for months, the groundhog emerged in early spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "hibernated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hibernado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเค‡เคฌเคฐเคจเฅ‡เคŸเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hiberniert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hibernasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะธะผะพะฒะฐ ัะฟะปัั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hibernowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†ฌ็œ ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hibernรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hibernado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑลŸ uykusuna yatmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒจ์šธ์ž ์„ ์ž๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุณู’ุชูŽุบู’ุฑูู‚ูŒ ููŠ ุงู„ุณูู‘ุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hibernovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hibernovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฌ็œ ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hiberniran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vetrarsofa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ั‹ าฑะนา›ั‹า“ะฐ ะบะตั‚ะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hibernasiya olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hibernado

Etymology

The word 'hibernate' comes from the Latin word 'hibernare', which means 'to pass the winter'. It is derived from 'hibernus', meaning 'of winter'. The term has been used in the context of animal behavior since the early 19th century. The concept of hibernation fascinated naturalists and biologists who studied the survival strategies of various species as they adapt to seasonal changes. Throughout history, researchers have explored how hibernation varies among animals, leading to a better understanding of their ecological roles and the impact of climate on their behaviors. The study of hibernation has also opened up discussions about the biological mechanisms that allow for such states of inactivity and the potential applications in medical science.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,311, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.