somnambulation en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin somnus (“sleep”) + ambulatio (“a walking about”), from ambulare (“to walk”). See somnolent, amble.
Meanings
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(countable, rare, uncountable) The phenomenon of sleepwalking.
He is known for his somnambulation, as well as his vivid sleep-talking.
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(countable, rare, uncountable) An instance of sleepwalking.
He broke his arm on one of his many somnambulations.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| somnambulations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |