Definition

In a state of dormancy or suspended development, often used to describe certain organisms that pause their growth or activity during unfavorable conditions.

Example

The seeds remained diapaused until the spring rains arrived.

Conversation

Did you know that some insects can enter a state called diapaused?

Really? I had no idea they could do that.

Yeah, it's a way for them to survive harsh conditions.

That's fascinating! Nature has some amazing strategies.

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Root Explanation

This word originates from the prefix 'dia-' (from Greek 'διά', meaning through or across) and 'pause' (from Latin 'pausare', meaning to stop or cease). The word 'diapaused' suggests a state of having stopped or ceased through a process or across a period of time.

Memory Tip

Think of 'through' ('dia-') and 'stop' ('pause') to remember that 'diapaused' means to have stopped across a period.

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