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Torpor vs Estivation - What's the difference?

torpor | estivation |

As nouns the difference between torpor and estivation

is that torpor is being inactive or stuporous while estivation is an alternative spelling of aestivation.

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

    Related terms

    * torpidity * torpid * torpidness

    estivation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)

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