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- [hi-ber-neyt]
- /ˈhɪ bərˌneɪt/
- /ˈhaɪ.bə.neɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hi-ber-neyt]
- /ˈhɪ bərˌneɪt/
Definitions of hibernation word
- verb without object hibernation Zoology. to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals. Compare estivate. 1
- verb without object hibernation to withdraw or be in seclusion; retire. 1
- verb without object hibernation to winter in a place with a milder climate: Each winter finds us hibernating in Florida. 1
- noun hibernation (biology) A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter. 1
- noun hibernation animal: winter sleep 1
- noun hibernation dormancy 1
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Origin of hibernation
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805, hibernate is from the Latin word hībernātus (past participle of hībernāre to spend the winter). See hibernal, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Hibernation
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hibernation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hibernation
noun hibernation
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- torpidity — inactive or sluggish.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- slouch — to sit or stand with an awkward, drooping posture.
- truancy — the act or state of being truant.
Antonyms for hibernation
noun hibernation
- vigor — active strength or force.
- diligence — constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
- activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
- life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
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