noun
- a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy
- a state of reduced physiological activity in animals, especially during winter
Usage: biological
Examples
- The heat wave left everyone in a state of torpor.
- After the large meal, he fell into a comfortable torpor.
- The economic recession created a general torpor in the business community.
- Bears enter a state of torpor during the winter months.
- She struggled to shake off the morning torpor and get to work.
- The medication caused an unwelcome torpor that lasted all day.