sleep deprivation meaning
UK /sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/ US /slip ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ 5 syllables
sleep deprivation (noun): a form of psychological torture inflicted by depriving the victim of sleep.
Definition of sleep deprivation
sleep deprivation in a sentence
- Sleep deprivation increases risk of heart attacks.
- Sleep deprivation is as dangerous to drivers as drugs and alcohol.
- Is modern society suffering from sleep deprivation?
- If one is suffering from sleep deprivation, one's attention can slip.
- I sincerely hope that occasional sleep deprivation doesn't cause permanent damage to my brain.
How to pronounce sleep deprivation
sleep deprivation is pronounced /sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən/ in British English and /slip ˌdɛprəˈveɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.
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