Torpid: meaning, definitions and examples

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torpid

 

[ หˆtษ”หrpษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of inactivity

Torpid refers to a state of physical or mental inactivity or sluggishness. It may describe an organism that is temporarily inactive, a person who is lethargic, or conditions that cause a slowing down of normal activities.

Synonyms

dormant, inactive, lethargic, sluggish, stagnant.

Examples of usage

  • The torpid animal slept through the winter.
  • He felt torpid after staying up all night.
  • During the hot summer days, she often felt torpid and uninterested in her usual activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "torpid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torpe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคธเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trรคge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lesu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะปัะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ospale

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๆฐ—ๅŠ›ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท torpide

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณrpido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๊ธฐ๋ ฅํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ letargickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ letargickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟŸ้’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ letargiฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ syfjaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™nbษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรณrpido

Etymology

The word 'torpid' originates from the Latin word 'torpidus', which means 'numb, stiff, or sluggish'. This term is derived from the verb 'torpere', meaning 'to be numb or inactive'. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe not just a physical state of inactivity but also mental lethargy. Over time, it has maintained these connotations and is often used in various contexts, including biology, medicine, and everyday conversation to convey a sense of lack of energy or vitality. The evolution of the term illustrates how language can capture both physical states and emotional conditions through a single concept.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,570, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.