Hibernation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hibernation is a noun meaning (biology, sleep) A state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in some animals during winter.
Meaning
(biology, sleep) A state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in some animals during winter.
More Meanings
- (biology, sleep, space science) A hypothetical state of minimum power consumption, inactivity and metabolic depression in humans during long space flights.
- (computing) A standby state which conserves power by writing the contents of the memory to disk and completely power off the computer, in order that one will resume the session from the disk.
Example Sentences
The bears are in hibernation.
The bears come out of hibernation in March.
Word Forms
- hibernations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cold, wintering, overwintering, winter, sleep, sleeping.
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