Obdormition
/ˌɒb.dɔːrˈmɪʃ.ən/noun
The state of being asleep or in a deep sleep.
Did you know?In medieval times, "obdormition" was often associated with magical sleep, hinting at the thin veil between consciousness and the supernatural during slumber.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
obdormitionem
“the act of falling asleep, a deep sleep or slumber.”
Middle English
Middle English
obdormicion
“state of sleep, often with connotations of unconsciousness or a spiritual journey.”
16th Century
English
obdormition
“adopted from Latin, retaining the meaning of deep sleep.”
Modern English
Modern English
obdormition
“the state of being asleep, especially in a deep or trance-like state.”
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