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dormancy

/'d/O/rm/@/ns/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction

    noun.state

    Examples
    The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
    Synonyms quiescence quiescency

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. quiet and inactive restfulness

    noun.act

    Synonyms quiescence quiescency sleeping

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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