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adjective
1.
affected with or characterized by coma.
2.
lacking alertness or energy; torpid: comatose from lack of sleep.
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Comatose
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example Sentences
- Diplomacy is indeed comatose at present, but the leaks do not suggest it is past praying for.
- Many were found comatose or suffering from seizures or muscle tremors, scientists said.
- Often, this is called a coma or being in a comatose state.
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Word Origin & History
comatose
1755, from coma (from Gk. koma, comb. form komat-) + -ose. Transf. sense of "lethargic" is from 1828.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
comatose co·ma·tose (kō'mə-tōs', kŏm'ə-)
adj.
Of, relating to, or affected with coma.
Marked by lethargy; torpid.
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