: not doing anything at this time : not active but able to become active
a dormant volcano
The seeds will remain/lie dormant until the spring.
Her emotions have lain dormant for many years.
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“Dormant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dormant. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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