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The definition of comatose is when a person or animal is unconscious.

(adjective)

An example of comatose is when someone is unconscious after a sharp blow to the head.

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See comatose in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, like, or in a coma or stupor
as if in a coma; lethargic; torpid

Origin: see coma & -ose

See comatose in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or affected with coma; unconscious.
Marked by lethargy; torpid.

Origin:

Origin: Greek kōma, kōmat-, deep sleep

Origin: + -ose¹

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Related Forms:

coˈma·toseˌly adverb

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