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Meaning of dormant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dormant

Pronunciation:/ˈdɔːmənt//ˈdɔɹmənt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A crossbeam or joist.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended.

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

  2. In a sleeping posture; distinguished from couchant.

    Example: a lion dormant

  3. Leaning.