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torpidity

 
Dictionary: tor·pid·i·ty   (tôr-pĭd'ĭ-tē) pronunciation
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The quality or state of being torpid. See synonyms at lethargy.


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    A deficiency in mental and physical alertness and activity: dullness, hebetude, languidness, languor, lassitude, leadenness, lethargy, listlessness, sluggishness, stupor, torpor. See action/inaction.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
  Synonym: torpor

Meaning #2: inactivity resulting from torpidity and lack of vigor or energy
  Synonyms: listlessness, torpidness, torpor

 
 
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