"Torpidnesses" is a plural noun that refers to the state of being torpid or inactive. The phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈtɔːr.pɪd.nəsɪz/. The word is spelled with a "t" at the beginning, followed by the vowel sound "aw" in "tor," and then the consonant sound "p." The second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by "d" and "n" sounds, and the word ends with "ess" and "iz" sounds. Overall, it is a complex word to spell and pronounce.
The word "torpidnesses" is derived from the root word "torpid", which comes from the Latin word "torpidus". The Latin word "torpidus" means "benumbed" or "inactive". It ultimately traces back to the Latin verb "torpere", meaning "to be numb" or "to be stiff". The suffix "-ness" is added to form the noun form of "torpid", and the plural form "-es" indicates multiple occurrences or instances of torpidness. Therefore, "torpidnesses" is the plural form of the noun "torpidness", referring to multiple instances of being inactive, lethargic, or dull.