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Torpor vs Torrid - What's the difference?

torpor | torrid |

As a noun torpor

is being inactive or stuporous.

As an adjective torrid is

very hot and dry.

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

    torrid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Very hot and dry.
  • Full of intense emotions arising from sexual love; ardent and passionate.
  • Full of difficulty.

    • Derived terms

    * torrid zone