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dormant

dor·mant

UK/ˈdɔːmənt/ US/ˈdoɹmənt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of e.g. volcanos; temporarily inactive

  • “a dormant volcano”
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2.

lying with head on paws as if sleeping

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3.

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

  • “dormant buds”
  • “a hibernating bear”
  • “torpid frogs”
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4.

not active but capable of becoming active

  • “her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened”
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Origin

From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin dormiēns, present participle of dormiō (“to sleep”).

Phrases

  • dormant volcano
  • dormant window

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