Associations to the word «Torpor»

Wiktionary

TORPOR, noun. A state of being inactive or stuporous.
TORPOR, noun. A state of apathy or lethargy.
TORPOR, noun. (biology) A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep

Dictionary definition

TORPOR, noun. A state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility; "he fell into a deep torpor".
TORPOR, noun. Inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche