dormant in English
- dormant⇄dormant, adjective.
1. sleeping or apparently sleeping; quiet as if asleep.
Ex. Bears and other animals that hibernate are dormant during the winter.
2. inactive.
Ex. Many volcanoes are dormant. (Figurative.) The artist's talent f
dormant in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
dormant in Sindhi سنڌي
dormant
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
English: /ˈdɔːrmənt/
Phonetic: [DAWR-muhnt]
Definitions
- In a state of rest or inactivity, temporarily inactive but capable of becoming active again.
- Not showing any visible signs of activity or development, but still alive or capable of action.
Usage Examples
- "The volcano has been dormant for centuries, but it could erupt at any time."
- "His ambition remained dormant until he found a new passion."
Etymology
From Middle French dormant, present participle of dormir meaning "to sleep," from Latin dormire.
Synonyms
- Inactive
- Asleep
- Latent
- Idle
Antonyms
- Active
- Aroused
- Awake
- Alert
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | dormido | [dor-MEE-doh] |
| French | dormant | [dor-MAHN] |
| German | schlafend | [SHLAH-fent] |
| Russian | спящий | [spyashchiy] |
| Hindi | निष्क्रिय | [nishkriya] |
| Chinese | 休眠 | [xiūmián] |
| Japanese | 休眠 | [kyūmin] |
| Arabic | سبات | [sabat] |
| Korean | 휴면 | [hyumyeon] |
| Portuguese | dormindo | [dor-MEE-ndo] |
| Bengali | নিঃক্রিয় | [nishkriya] |
| Tamil | நினைவில்லாத | [ninaivilāṯa] |
| Telugu | నిశ్చలమైన | [nishchalmaina] |
| Gujarati | સાંજના સમયે | [sāṅjanā samayē] |
| Marathi | निष्क्रिय | [nishkriya] |
| Punjabi | ਸੋਇਆ ਹੋਇਆ | [soiyā hōiā] |
| Malayalam | അവശേഷിച്ച | [avashēṣicca] |
| Kannada | ನಿಶ್ಚಲನ | [niścalana] |
| Urdu | غیرفعال | [ghair fa'āl] |
| Odia | ନିଷ୍କ୍ରିୟ | [niṣkriya] |
| Sanskrit | निष्क्रिय | [nishkriya] |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈdɔːm(ə)nt/
- American English: /ˈdɔːrmənt/
Historical Usage
The word "dormant" has been used since the 14th century, originally referring to a state of sleep or inactivity, especially in the context of plants and animals.
Cultural Nuances
In various cultures, the concept of dormancy is often tied to seasonal changes, reflecting rest and renewal in both nature and human cycles.
More Information
In biology, dormancy is a period in an organism's life cycle when growth or activity temporarily stops. This state helps preserve energy during unfavorable conditions and ensures survival.