dormancy 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
Examples
- 1.the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy
Hypernym
inaction 1
noun
the state of being inactive
Attribute
dormant 2
adjective
(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
EnglishDerivationally related form
Hyponym
hibernation 2
noun
cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
estivation 1
noun
(zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
slumber 2
noun
a dormant or quiescent state
Attribute
dormant 2
adjective
(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
