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Stupidity vs Torpor - What's the difference?

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Stupidity is a related term of torpor.


As nouns the difference between stupidity and torpor

is that stupidity is (uncountable) the property of being stupid while torpor is being inactive or stuporous.

stupidity

English

Alternative forms

* (rare)

Noun

(wikipedia stupidity)
  • (uncountable) The property of being stupid.
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  • (countable) An act that is stupid.
  • torpor

    English

    Alternative forms

    * torpour

    Noun

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

    * torpidity * sluggishness * lethargy * languor

    Derived terms

    * torporific