The word "Torpent" is a rare word that is commonly misspelled as "torpid" or "torment". The correct spelling of this word is /ˈtɔːrpənt/, pronounced as "tor-puhnt." The word's root is from the Latin word "torpere," meaning numbness or sluggishness. Torpent is an adjective used to describe a state of physical or mental lethargy or dullness. Despite its rarity, this word is an excellent alternative to common words like "lazy" or "unmotivated."
1. Torpid. 2. A benumbing agent.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.