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What is another word for Dormant? – 153 Dormant Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inactive latent quiet still stagnant idle inert passive quiescent sleeping torpid hibernating lethargic comatose vegetative moribund suspended postponed delayed inactive unmoving unresponsive lifeless listless sluggish apathetic indifferent uninterested dormant inoperative nonfunctioning nonoperational mothballed shelved abandoned inactive recessive suppressed subdued latent potential hidden underlying

    Meaning of Dormant

    According to Merriam-Webster, "dormant" refers to something that is temporarily inactive or in a state of inactivity, but capable of becoming active again.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "dormant" as being in a state of temporary inactivity or suspension, but still capable of development or action.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "dormant" as not active or growing, but able to become active or start growing again.

    Example Uses

    • The volcano had been dormant for centuries, but it suddenly erupted with great force.
    • The company's dormant accounts were reactivated after a change in management.
    • The seeds remained dormant in the soil until the spring rains awakened them.
    • The patient's dormant illness flared up again after a period of remission.
    • The town's dormant economy began to thrive after new businesses moved in.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    active lively energetic vibrant dynamic operative functioning working busy engaged involved interested enthusiastic passionate motivated alive awake alert responsive functioning operational running alive flourishing thriving booming prosperous successful

    Related Nouns

    volcano account seed illness economy business industry market company organization project initiative program policy plan strategy system process operation activity function action reaction response result outcome effect consequence

    Related Verbs

    activate awaken revive revitalize stimulate energize motivate inspire initiate start begin launch commence operate function work run manage direct control regulate supervise monitor maintain repair restore

    Related Adjectives

    active inactive latent potential hidden underlying temporary permanent perpetual continuous intermittent periodic seasonal cyclical rhythmic patterned predictable unpredictable stable unstable dynamic static changing unchanging growing declining flourishing thriving