Definition of Dormant
Dormant
dor·mant
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Temporarily inactive or not growing, but capable of becoming active again.
e.g. The company's dormant project was revived after new funding was secured.
(adjective)
alive but in a temporary state of rest or inactivity and therefore not growing or operating;
e.g. Seeds remain dormant until they are are in conditions that favor their growth. The volcano has been dormant for the past 20 years.
(adjective)
broadly, not operating, functioning, or active for a period of time;
e.g. She has a dormant tendency to lose her temper, but she is not easily provoked.
(adjective)
having its activity temporarily stopped, especially describing a disease that has not been cured but that is likely to reappear despite not currently showing symptoms;
e.g. The infection can remain dormant in the body for many weeks.
(adjective)
(heraldry) in a lying position with its head positioned on its front paws, describing the position of an animal on a coat of arms;
e.g. The flag depicted a dormant dragon on a deep red background.
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