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Dormant
DAW-rmuhnt
/ˈdɔːrmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dormant
Dictionary meaning
Inactive but capable of becoming active.
Examples
- Their feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened.
- The volcano is in a dormant state, but could erupt at any time.
Synonyms: abeyant
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