n. 1. A state of mental or physical inactivity or insensibility. 2. Lethargy; apathy. See Synonyms at lethargy. 3. The dormant, inactive state of a hibernating or estivating animal. tor′po·rific (-pə-rĭfĭk) adj. |
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