Hibernation Meaning
/ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in some animals during winter.
nounA hypothetical state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in humans during long space flights.
Sentence Examples
He should be put into hibernation!
She should be put into hibernation!
Four months later, Tom emerged from his self imposed hibernation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bat's ____ helps it save energy when food is scarce.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
During ____, an animal's heart rate and body temperature drop significantly to conserve energy.
Word Origin & History
From Latin hībernātus, from hībernō, from hībernus (“wintry, of or pertaining to winter”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The bat's ____ helps it save energy when food is scarce.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
During ____, an animal's heart rate and body temperature drop significantly to conserve energy.