comatose

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

adjective relating to or associated with a coma
adjective in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli

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

He surveyed the now comatose creature skeptically. — Plague Ship, Andre Norton
How long he continued in this comatose state he never knew. — Sword and Pen: Ventures and Adventures of Willard Glazier, John Algernon Owens
Sometimes Christianity gets sluggish and comatose, but not under the above circumstances. — Remarks, Bill Nye

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