the state of being inactive

(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct

inactive but capable of becoming active

(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals

(zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period

a dormant or quiescent state

(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct