dormancy

• Sustantivo que designa el estado de reposo, inactividad temporal o latencia, empleado con frecuencia en contextos biológicos (como la hibernación o detención del crecimiento) o generales para referirse a una pausa pasiva.

A noun referring to a state of quiet, temporary inaction or inactive restfulness, often used in biological or general contexts.

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1. State of inactivityB2formal

   A period of quiet, temporary inaction or suspended activity.

   Estado de inactividad

   • The volcano entered a state of dormancy after the eruption.
   • Seeds remain in dormancy until conditions are right for growth.
   • The business went through a period of dormancy during the recession.

   Sinónimosabeyanceinactivityinertnesslatencyquiescencerestslumberstagnationsuspension

   Antónimosactionactivityalertnessarousaloperation

2. Quiet restfulnessB2formal

   A peaceful, inactive state of rest or sleep.

   Sosiego, quietud

   • The garden's dormancy in winter gives way to vibrant growth in spring.
   • The bear's dormancy during hibernation is a natural survival strategy.
   • After the long project, she enjoyed a period of dormancy and relaxation.

   Sinónimosinactivitylethargyquiescencereposereststillnesstorpor

   Antónimosactivityalertnesswakefulness