somnolence

noun

som·​no·​lence ˈsäm-nə-lən(t)s How to pronounce somnolence (audio)
: the quality or state of being drowsy : sleepiness

Examples of somnolence in a Sentence

somnolence is likely to be the most typical and telling reaction to this novel
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The people went to the emergency department with tachycardia, confusion, anxiety or somnolence, and nausea after eating gummy candies labeled as containing Amanita muscaria mushrooms. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 19 July 2024 Organized labor shows corporate managements who’s the boss: This year continued the strengthening of union power after decades of somnolence. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2023 Russia took advantage of decades of somnolence in Europe to try to exploit its neighbors’ reliance on Russian gas after the invasion of Ukraine. Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2023 The company warns of the potential for diarrhea, nausea, headaches, dizziness, and somnolence (excessive or sudden sedation). Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 13 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for somnolence 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of somnolence was in the 14th century

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“Somnolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somnolence. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

somnolence

noun
som·​no·​lence ˈsäm-nə-lən(t)s How to pronounce somnolence (audio)
: the state of being sleepy or ready to fall asleep : drowsiness

Medical Definition

somnolence

noun
som·​no·​lence ˈsäm-nə-lən(t)s How to pronounce somnolence (audio)
: the quality or state of being drowsy

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