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hypovigilance

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hy-povig-i-lance
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A state of reduced sensory sensitivity and response, for example when drowsy or bored.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From hypo- + vigilance.

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Usage

Frequently Paired Words

hypovigilant

Antonyms

hypervigilance

Questions

What does hypovigilance mean?
A state of reduced sensory sensitivity and response, for example when drowsy or bored.
Where does hypovigilance come from?
From hypo- + vigilance.

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