word
Hibernation
Hy-bur-NAY-shuhn
/ˌhaɪbɜːrˈneɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hibernation
Dictionary meaning
The act of retiring into inactivity.
Examples
- The bear emerged from hibernation to make its first appearance in several years.
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