Definition

A condition characterized by excessive sleepiness or prolonged sleep, often interfering with daily activities.

Example

His hypersomnolence made it difficult for him to stay awake during meetings.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling really tired lately, like I could sleep all day.

That sounds tough! Have you heard of hypersomnolence?

Yeah, I think I read about it somewhere. It’s like being excessively sleepy, right?

Exactly! It might be worth checking out if it keeps happening.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hypersomnolence is formed from "hyper-" (meaning over or excessive) and "somnolent" (from Latin "somnolentus", meaning sleepy). The word describes a condition of excessive sleepiness or prolonged sleepiness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hyper-' meaning excessive and 'somnolent' relating to sleepiness — this helps you remember that hypersomnolence refers to excessive sleepiness.

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