Definition & Meaning of "hibernation"in English

Hibernation

a dormant state in animals, characterized by lowered body temperature and metabolic activity, often during winter to conserve energy

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

hibernations

Examples

Bears enter a state of hibernation during the winter months to conserve energy and survive with limited food resources.

cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals

the act of retiring into inactivity

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hibernation

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