hibernation, n.
(hibernations)
(hibernations)
the act of retiring into inactivity
<noun.act>
hibernation
sample sentences
"he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years"
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hypernym
cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
<noun.state>
hibernation
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derivationally related form
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hypernym
the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
<noun.state>
hibernation
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derivationally related form
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