stupor
|stu-por|
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/ˈstuːpər/
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/ˈstjuːpə/
near-unconsciousness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stupor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stupor', where 'stupere' meant 'to be stunned or amazed'.
Historical Evolution
'stupor' changed from the Latin word 'stupor' and eventually became the modern English word 'stupor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be stunned or amazed', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
He was in a drunken stupor after the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41