Somnambulism

/sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The act of walking or performing complex behaviors while asleep; sleepwalking.

Etymology

From Latin 'somnus' (sleep) + 'ambulare' (to walk). Literally: sleep-walking. The same roots give us 'somnolent' (sleepy) and 'ambulance' (walking hospital).

Kelly Says

Sleep + walking in Latin! And here's the mind-blower: people have done INCREDIBLE things while sleepwalking — cooked meals, driven cars, even committed crimes! Your body can operate WITHOUT your conscious mind! Brains are terrifying! 🧟‍♂️😴

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