Definitions:

1. (of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct adjective
   • The volcano is in a dormant state, but could erupt at any time.
2. in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation adjective
   • dormant buds
3. inactive but capable of becoming active adjective
   • Their feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened.

Synonyms:

• abeyant
• inactive
• sleeping
• torpid

NearBy Words:

• dormant