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

plural of torpor

present participle of torporize

simple past tense and past participle of torporize

To fill with torpor; stupefy.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of torporize

(biology, zoology) A type of heterothermy which lasts less than 24 hours and is accompanied by continued foraging.

plural of daily torpor

Inducing torpor; tending to cause apathy or lethargy.

simple past tense and past participle of torporise