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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras