Definition of TORPOR

torpor

Plural: torpors

Noun

  • A state of inactivity, sluggishness, or mental dullness.
  • a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
    • "he fell into a deep torpor"
  • inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy
  • A state of being inactive or stuporous.
  • A state of apathy or lethargy.
  • A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep.

Examples

  • After several losing rounds, a TORPOR settled over the Words With Friends table.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin torpor (“numbness”), from torpeō (“I am numb”).

Scrabble Score: 8

torpor: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
torpor: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
torpor: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

torpor: valid Words With Friends Word