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Oscitance

Oscitance Meaning & Definition
Oscitance Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Oscitance?

[n] an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his ostinancy"
[n] drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning

Synonyms | Synonyms for Oscitance: oscitancy | oscitancy | yawn | yawning

Related Terms | Find terms related to Oscitance:

See Also | drowsiness | dullness | dulness | inborn reflex | innate reflex | instinctive reflex | obtuseness | pandiculation | physiological reaction | reflex | sleepiness | somnolence | unconditioned reflex

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