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Hibernate vs Torpid - What's the difference?

hibernate | torpid |

As a verb hibernate

is to spend winter time in hibernation.

As an adjective torpid is

unmoving, dormant or hibernating.

hibernate

English

Alternative forms

* (l) (obsolete)

Verb

(hibernat)
  • To spend winter time in hibernation.
  • (computing) To enter a standby state which conserves power without losing the contents of memory.
    • Your computer hibernates after it has been idle for the specified amount of time.'' — Microsoft Corp, ''Use Hibernate and Standby to Conserve Batteries (2001)

    Antonyms

    * aestivate, estivate

    Related terms

    * hibernal

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    torpid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • unmoving, dormant or hibernating
  • lazy, lethargic or apathetic

    • Synonyms

    * lethargic

    Quotations

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