dormant meaning and definition

DORMANT adjective

Definition of dormant (adjective)

1. in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
   • "dormant buds"; "a hibernating bear"; "torpid frogs"
   • synonyms: hibernating, torpid
2. (of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
   • "a dormant volcano"
   • synonyms: inactive
   • antonym: active
3. lying with head on paws as if sleeping
   • synonyms: sleeping
4. inactive but capable of becoming active
   • "her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened"
   • synonyms: abeyant