dormant

US /ˈdɔrmənt/

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UK /ˈdɔ:mənt/

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adjective

  • Temporarily not active/growing
  • (of a disease) Present but not active or causing symptoms.
  • Inactive but capable of becoming active.
  • (of a volcano) Temporarily inactive but capable of erupting again.