 oscitance |
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| 1. | [ noun ] drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning | |
| Synonyms: | oscitancy | |
| Related terms: | sleepiness dullness | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (biology,medicine) an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom | |
| Synonyms: | yawn yawning oscitancy | |
| Examples: | "he could not suppress a yawn" "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop" "he apologized for his ostinancy" |
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| Related terms: | reflex inhalation pandiculation yawn | |
| Similar spelling: |
oscitancy oscitant Occitan |
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