dormant

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dormant

(adjective)

Meaning

inactive or sleeping state

Example

"The dormant volcano had not erupted for centuries, making it seem harmless."

Synonyms

inactiveunconsciousstill

Antonyms

activeawakevibrant

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'dormire', meaning to sleep.
Related word forms
  • adverb: dormantly