Hibernating (Adjective)
Meaning
In a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; "dormant buds"; "a hibernating bear"; "torpid frogs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The hibernating bear was discovered in a cave by a group of hikers.
- During the winter months, the hibernating bats hung upside down from the cave ceiling.
- The hibernating plants will begin to grow again when the weather warms up.
- The scientist studied the hibernating frogs to learn more about their unique physiological adaptations.
- The hibernating chipmunks were undisturbed in their cozy underground burrows.