dormant
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈdɔːrmənt/ · UK /ˈdɔːmənt/
dormant means: Not active now, but able to become active again.
adjective
INACTIVEC1
Not active now, but able to become active again.
- The volcano is dormant.
- Their plans lay dormant for several years.
- The bank closed hundreds of dormant accounts.
SLEEPING POSEC2
Shown lying down with the head resting on the front legs, as if asleep, in a coat of arms.
- The shield shows a lion dormant.
- A bear dormant appears beneath the crown.
- The artist drew the beast dormant, with its head on its paws.
Questions about dormant
What does dormant mean?
Not active now, but able to become active again.
What is dormant in other languages?
Türkçe: uykuda · Español: inactivo · Français: dormant · Deutsch: ruhend · Italiano: dormiente · 日本語: 休眠中の
How do you pronounce dormant?
In American English /ˈdɔːrmənt/; in British English /ˈdɔːmənt/.
How do you use dormant in a sentence?
The volcano is dormant. Their plans lay dormant for several years.
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