aestivation [noun]

Definition of aestivation:

(zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period

Synonyms of aestivation:

● Estivation

● Hibernation

● Inactivity

● Inaction

● Quiescence

● Estivate

● Drowsy

● Sleepy

● Aestivate


Opposite/Antonyms of aestivation:

● Hibernation

● Action

● Active

● Activeness

● Activity


Sentence/Example of aestivation:

Both aestivation and hibernation are found among the members of the family.