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torpid

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[ tawr-pid ]

adjective

  1. inactive or sluggish.

    Antonyms:

  2. slow; dull; apathetic; lethargic.

    Synonyms:

  3. dormant, as a hibernating or estivating animal.


torpid

2

[ tawr-pid ]

noun

  1. an eight-oared, clinker-built boat used for races at Oxford University during the Lenten term.

torpid

/ ˈɔːɪ /

adjective

  1. apathetic, sluggish, or lethargic
  2. (of a hibernating animal) dormant; having greatly reduced metabolic activity
  3. unable to move or feel
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٴǰ辱, adverb
  • ٴǰˈ辱徱ٲ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ٴǰ·辱i·ٲ ٴǰp·Ա noun
  • ٴǰp· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of torpid1

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin torpidus “numb,” equivalent to ٴǰ(ŧ) “to be stiff or numb” + -idus -id 4

Origin of torpid2

First recorded in 1830–40; special use of torpid 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of torpid1

C17: from Latin torpidus, from ٴǰŧ to be numb, motionless
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But the pathogen’s ability to remain infectious during torpid and active states is an important addition to this story.

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In situations like these, there are defining moments along the way that set off alarm bells, but these clarion calls were left mostly unmet by a torpid international community.

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Just 38 at the time, with three young children and a successful law career, the charismatic Mrs. Ewing sliced through Scotland’s torpid, sclerotic politics with her vision for an energized, independent nation.

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In previous studies, scientists genetically engineered these neurons to respond to light or certain chemicals, and found they could cause mice to enter a torpid state even when they were warm and well-fed.

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Last year, in retirement, I took a trial separation from watching MLB in its torpid entirety.

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