Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dormant state
noun
/ˈdɔːrmənt steɪt/
Definition
A temporary period of inactivity or rest during which an organism or system is not functioning or growing but can reactivate under certain conditions.
Examples
- During winter, many plants enter a dormant state, conserving energy until spring.
- The virus can remain in a dormant state in the body’s cells for years without causing symptoms.
- Some animals hibernate in a dormant state during cold months to survive.
Meaning
The term refers to a state where something is not currently active but has the potential to become active again when circumstances allow.
Synonyms
- inactive
- stationary
- quiescent
- resting
- latent
