Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for suspended animation
suspended animation
noun
- a state of temporary cessation of the vital functions.
suspended animation
noun
- a temporary cessation of the vital functions, as by freezing an organism
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of suspended animation1
First recorded in 1810–20
Discover More
Example Sentences
As for Ready for Hillary, it now survives in a sort of suspended animation.
From The Daily Beast
Wananda did not kill her, but placed her in suspended animation within the protective crystal plastic.
From Project Gutenberg
There was but one creature, and he was lying perfectly still, either in a state of suspended animation or else of death.
From Project Gutenberg
As far as Bart knew, no human being had ever survived warp-drive except in the suspended animation which they called cold-sleep.
From Project Gutenberg
The policemen shivered out of their state of suspended animation.
From Project Gutenberg
In cases of suspended animation from hanging, the assistance must be prompt and energetic.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse