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Torpor
01
a state in which an animal's metabolic rate and activity are significantly reduced
Examples
The bear 's torpor during hibernation is a natural way to conserve energy throughout the winter months.
During the cold season, many animals enter a state of torpor to survive the lack of food.
02
a state of sluggishness and lack of energy
Examples
After the long meeting, a sense of torpor settled over the employees, making it hard to concentrate on their tasks.
The oppressive heat left everyone in a state of torpor, with little motivation to move.
