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torpidity

 

[ tษ”หrหˆpษชdษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

state of inactivity

Torpidity refers to a state of decreased activity or sluggishness. It can denote a lack of energy or vitality, often associated with certain biological conditions or environmental factors. In a broader context, it may describe mental lethargy or apathy.

Synonyms

apathy, inactivity, lethargy, sluggishness

Examples of usage

  • The torpidity of the animal during winter was expected.
  • He experienced a sense of torpidity after the long meeting.
  • The plant's torpidity during the dry season was concerning.

Translations

Translations of the word "torpidity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torpor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคทเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Torpor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelesuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั€ะฟั–ะดะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ torpor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„กๆฐ—ๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท torpeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torpeza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท torpido

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๊ธฐ๋ ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู…ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ torpor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ torpor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้บป็—น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ torpor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ daufi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั€ะผะพะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ torpor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torpeza

Etymology

The term 'torpidity' originates from the Latin word 'torpidus', meaning 'numb' or 'benumbed', which itself is derived from the verb 'torpere', meaning 'to be stiff' or 'to be numb'. This Latin root reflects the concept of inactivity or lack of physical motion. 'Torpidity' began to appear in English texts around the late 16th century, as the language was evolving and incorporating Latin-derived vocabulary. The use of this term in scientific and medical contexts grew over the centuries, as it began to describe specific states of biological or physiological dormancy, particularly in relation to animals during hibernation or estivation. In modern usage, it encompasses not only physical inactivity but also mental states of lethargy and apathy, highlighting its versatility in describing both physical and psychological conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,169, 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.