coma

noun
UK: /ˈkəʊ.mə/
US: /ˈkoʊ.mə/

  1. A state of unconsciousness where a person cannot be woken up or respond to their environment.

    1. He was in a coma after the accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the stroke, she remained in a coma for several weeks with little sign of improvement. [ ] [ ]

  2. A state of inactivity or stagnation.

    1. The project fell into a coma due to lack of funding. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's innovative spirit seemed to be in a coma, stifling new ideas and growth. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stupor torpor stagnation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coma" in English means: A state of unconsciousness where a person cannot be woken up or respond to their environment., A state of inactivity or stagnation..

The phonetic transcription of "coma" is /ˈkəʊ.mə/ in British English and /ˈkoʊ.mə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coma": stupor, torpor, stagnation.

Example usage of "coma": "He was in a coma after the accident.". More examples on the page.