comatose

Definition

In a coma: unconscious.

Etymology

* perhaps from French comateux * From Ancient Greek κῶμα (kôma, “deep sleep”) (genitive κώματος (kṓmatos)). Equivalent to coma + -ose (“full of”)

Example Sentences

• "the patient was comatose for 2 weeks before finally passing away."
• "Weary of big Sunday dinners that leave you feeling comatose (and result in your having to spend Sunday evening scrubbing the kitchen)?"
• "The thought of food snapped her out of her comatose demeanor."

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