somnolence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a very sleepy state
    drowsiness; sleepiness.
    • sleepiness causes many driving accidents

WordNet

Som"no*lence, Som"no*len*cy noun (Also<
  • Somnolence
  • Somnolency
)
Etymology
L. somnolentia: cf. F. somnolence.
Definitions
  1. Sleepiness; drowsiness; inclination to sleep.

Webster 1913