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- pronunciation:
- dor
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
asleep, or in a state of rest that is similar to sleep.
Many bears are dormant in the winter.- antonyms:
- awake
- similar words:
- slack, unconscious
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| definition 2: |
not active; at rest.
A dormant volcano is one that has not erupted for years.- antonyms:
- active
- similar words:
- drowsy, idle, inert, sleepy, still
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| related words: |
asleep, restful |
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| derivation: |
dormancy (n.) |
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