torporific

English

WOTD – 21 August 2006

Etymology

From torpor +‎ -ific.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌtɔː(ɹ)pəˈɹɪfɪk/

• Audio (US):

  (file)

Adjective

torporific (comparative more torporific, superlative most torporific)

1. Inducing torpor; tending to cause apathy or lethargy.