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catatonic
cat·a·ton·ic
[
kàttə tónnik
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
in state resembling trance:
in a state of inertia or apparent stupor often associated with schizophrenia, characterized by rigidity of the muscles
2.
in drunken stupor:
in a stupefied or unconscious state, especially one caused by drunkenness
(
informal
)
cat·a·ton·i·cal·ly
adverb
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cat·a·ton·i·cal·ly adverb
