Definition of COMATOSE

comatose

Meanings

Adjective

  • relating to or associated with a coma
    • "comatose breathing"
    • "comatose state"

Adjective Satellite

  • in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli
    • "a comatose patient"

Adj

  • In a coma: unconscious.
  • Drowsy or lethargic.
  • Fast asleep.

Verb

  • To make comatose; to send into, or as if into, a coma.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 12

comatose is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
comatose is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
comatose is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

comatose is a valid Words With Friends word