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microsleep

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A brief period of sleep, usually of a few seconds, that may result from sleep deprivation or various medical conditions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From micro- + sleep.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: mikrospánek — brief period of sleep, usually of a few seconds
  • German: Sekundenschlaf — brief period of sleep, usually of a few seconds
  • Spanish: microsueño — brief period of sleep, usually of a few seconds