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dormant

/ˈdɔːmənt/

noun

Meaning

  • A crossbeam or joist.

adjective

Meaning

  • Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.

    "Grass goes dormant during the winter, waiting for spring before it grows again."

  • In a sleeping posture; distinguished from couchant.

    "a lion dormant"

  • Leaning.

Synonyms

quiescent