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Stupor vs Somnolence - What's the difference?

stupor | somnolence |

As nouns the difference between stupor and somnolence

is that stupor is a state of reduced consciousness or sensibility while somnolence is a state of drowsiness or sleepiness.

stupor

English

(wikipedia stupor)

Alternative forms

* stupour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A state of reduced consciousness or sensibility.
  • A state in which one has difficulty in thinking or using one’s senses.

    • Related terms

    * stupefy * stupefaction * stupendous * stupid

    Anagrams

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    somnolence

    English

    (wikipedia somnolence)

    Noun

    (-)
  • a state of drowsiness or sleepiness

    • Synonyms

    * hypersomnia