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What Does Dormant Mean?

Adjective

  • Not active or not doing anything; like when a plant is sleeping in winter.
  • Asleep or resting, like a lion taking a nap.
  • Leaning or resting.

Noun

  • A strong beam that helps hold up a building.

Dormant — Full Explanation

Dormant means something is not active right now, like a bear sleeping in winter.

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Dormant Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
निष्क्रिय

nishkriya

नींद में

neend mein

सोया हुआ

soya hua

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dormant

What does 'dormant' mean?
The word 'dormant' means something that is not active or not doing anything right now, like a bear sleeping in winter.
How do you pronounce 'dormant'?
You pronounce 'dormant' like this: 'DOR-muhnt'.
What is the origin of the word 'dormant'?
The word 'dormant' comes from the Latin word 'dormire', which means 'to sleep'.
What is the meaning of 'dormant' in Hindi?
The word 'dormant' in Hindi is 'निष्क्रिय' (Nishkriya).