catonic

/ˌkætəˈtɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

completely unable to move, speak, or respond; in a state of complete physical and mental inactivity

“After the accident, the victim was found to be catatonic.”

2. noun

a person or animal that is catatonic

“The doctor treated the catatonic patient in the hospital.”

Synonyms

  • comatose
  • stuporous
  • unresponsive

Antonyms

  • alert
  • conscious
  • responsive