Word of the Day: Torpid

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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adjective 1. Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
2. (Of an animal) Dormant, especially during hibernation.
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Latin, early 17th century
Why This Word?
For people, to be torpid is to be in a sluggish, lethargic state — physically, mentally, or both. Winter, with its cold, dreary days and lack of sunlight, contributes to torpidity, which crosses over with "torpid" as it relates to an animal. ...
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