semi-hibernation

sem·i-hi·ber·nate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee, sem-ahy hi-ber-neyt]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈhɪ bərˌneɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee, sem-ahy hi-ber-neyt]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈhɪ bərˌneɪt/

Definitions of semi-hibernation word

verb without object semi-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 semi-hibernation to withdraw or be in seclusion; retire. 1
verb without object semi-hibernation to winter in a place with a milder climate: Each winter finds us hibernating in Florida. 1

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Origin of semi-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 Semi-hibernation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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semi-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.

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