dormant

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est temporairement inactif, qui dort, ou qui n'agit ni ne se développe pour le moment.

Describes something that is temporarily inactive, asleep, or not currently active or growing.

1. Inactive or sleepingB2formal

   In a state of rest or inactivity; not active or growing.

   dormant (inactif)

   • The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
   • Many plants remain dormant during the winter months.
   • The virus can stay dormant in the body for years.

   Synonymesasleepidleinactiveinertlatentpassivequiescentsleepingsluggishsuspended

   Antonymesactivealertawakeenergeticfunctioninglivelyoperative

2. Temporarily inactiveB2formal

   Not currently active or in use, but capable of becoming active later.

   inactif temporairement

   • The account has been dormant for over a year.
   • Her artistic talent lay dormant until she took up painting again.
   • The company's plans remained dormant due to lack of funding.

   Synonymesidleinactivelatentpassivequiescentsleepingtorpid

   Antonymesactivealertawakecurrentoperative