51Թ

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

suspended animation

noun

  1. a state of temporary cessation of the vital functions.


suspended animation

noun

  1. a temporary cessation of the vital functions, as by freezing an organism
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of suspended animation1

First recorded in 1810–20
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

And yes, the Democrats in Washington seem to be in a state of suspended animation.

From

In its bleakly funny mix of world-building by way of world-decaying, it memorably reclaims the term “suspended animation,” and is resonant enough to win.

From

The Thracian show floats in a state of suspended animation.

From

To survive the annual dry season, the fish's embryos enter a state of extreme suspended animation or "diapause" for approximately 8 months.

From

The new study, published in the journal Protein Science, examines the mechanisms used by tardigrades to enter and exit from suspended animation when faced by environmental stress.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement