stupor
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noun \ˈstü-pər, ˈstyü-\Definition of STUPOR
1
: a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility <a drunken stupor>
2
: a state of extreme apathy or torpor resulting often from stress or shock : daze
See Examples of STUPOR
- He fell into a drunken stupor.
- in a stupor of fatigue
Origin of STUPOR
Middle English, from Latin, from stupēre
First Known Use: 14th century
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stu·por
noun \ˈst(y)ü-pər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of STUPOR
: a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility <a drunken stupor>; specifically : a chiefly mental condition marked by absence of spontaneous movement, greatly diminished responsiveness to stimulation, and usually impaired consciousness
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