Dormant: meaning, definitions and examples
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dormant
[ หdษหrmษnt ]
inactivity
Having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
- The bear was in a dormant state during the winter months.
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:
๐ต๐น dormente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช schlafend
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidur
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะปััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uลpiony
๐ฏ๐ต ไผ็
๐ซ๐ท dormant
๐ช๐ธ dormido
๐น๐ท uykuda
๐ฐ๐ท ํด๋ฉด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุงู ุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ spรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ spiaci
๐จ๐ณ ไผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ spanje
๐ฎ๐ธ sofandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะนาัะดะฐาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแซแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yatan
๐ฒ๐ฝ dormido
Word origin
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.