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Dormant: meaning, definitions and examples

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dormant

 

[ หˆdษ”หrmษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inactivity

Having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.

Synonyms

inactive, quiescent, sleeping

Examples of usage

  • The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
  • The bear was in a dormant state during the winter months.
Context #2 | Adjective

hidden potential

Present but not visible, apparent, or active.

Synonyms

latent, potential, undeveloped

Examples of usage

  • The artist's talent lay dormant for years before finally being discovered.
  • The seeds remained dormant until the springtime.

Translations

Translations of the word "dormant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dormente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlafend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะปัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uล›piony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผ‘็œ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dormant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dormido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uykuda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํœด๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงู…ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spiaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ‘็œ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sofandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะนา›ั‹ะดะฐา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yatan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dormido

Etymology

The word 'dormant' originated from the Old French word 'dormant' which means 'sleeping'. It entered the English language in the 14th century. The concept of dormancy can be found in various aspects of nature, such as dormant volcanoes, dormant seeds, and dormant animals during hibernation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,035, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.