Definition of torpid

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Torpid (a.) Having lost motion, or the power of exertion and feeling; numb; benumbed; as, a torpid limb..

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Torpescence :: Torpescence (n.) The quality or state or being torpescent; torpidness; numbness; stupidity.
Dormouse :: Dormouse (n.) A small European rodent of the genus Myoxus, of several species. They live in trees and feed on nuts, acorns, etc.; -- so called because they are usually torpid in winter..
Torpid :: Torpid (a.) Dull; stupid; sluggish; inactive.
Benumbed :: Benumbed (a.) Made torpid; numbed; stupefied; deadened; as, a benumbed body and mind..
Toppescent :: Toppescent (a.) Becoming torpid or numb.
Hibernate :: Hibernate (v. i.) To winter; to pass the season of winter in close quarters, in a torpid or lethargic state, as certain mammals, reptiles, and insects..
Benumb :: Benumb (a.) To make torpid; to deprive of sensation or sensibility; to stupefy; as, a hand or foot benumbed by cold..
Torpedinous :: Torpedinous (a.) Of or pertaining to a torpedo; resembling a torpedo; exerting a benumbing influence; stupefying; dull; torpid.
Torpify :: Torpify (v. t.) To make torpid; to numb, or benumb..
Torpidness :: Torpidness (n.) The qualityy or state of being torpid.
Torpidity :: Torpidity (n.) Same as Torpidness.
Stone :: Stone (n.) Fig.: Symbol of hardness and insensibility; torpidness; insensibility; as, a heart of stone..
Aestivation :: Aestivation (n.) The state of torpidity induced by the heat and dryness of summer, as in certain snails; -- opposed to hibernation..
Wake :: Wake (v. i.) To be exited or roused up; to be stirred up from a dormant, torpid, or inactive state; to be active..
Inexcitable :: Inexcitable (a.) Not susceptible of excitement; dull; lifeless; torpid.
Torpid :: Torpid (a.) Having lost motion, or the power of exertion and feeling; numb; benumbed; as, a torpid limb..
Numb :: Numb (a.) Enfeebled in, or destitute of, the power of sensation and motion; rendered torpid; benumbed; insensible; as, the fingers or limbs are numb with cold..
Torpent :: Torpent (a.) Having no motion or activity; incapable of motion; benumbed; torpid.
Stiffen :: Stiffen (v. t.) To make torpid; to benumb.
Torpitude :: Torpitude (n.) Torpidness.
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