torpidity
pronunciation
How to pronounce torpidity in British English: UK [tɔ:pɪdɪti:]
How to pronounce torpidity in American English: US [tɔpɪdɪti]
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- Noun:
- a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility
- inactivity resulting from torpidity and lack of vigor or energy
Word Origin
- torpidity (n.)
- 1610s; see torpid + -ity.
Example
- 1. Nothing could dispel the torpidity of the indifferent audience .