comatose
adjective/ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/
Frequency rank: #15,526 most common English word
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness; completely unresponsive.
Example sentence
After the accident, the patient remained comatose for several days in the hospital.
Synonyms & related words
- unconscious
- insensible
- unresponsive
- senseless
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