dormant — temporarily inactive or in a state of suspended activity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: temporarily inactive or in a state of suspended activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɔːrmənt/
Korean meaning: 휴면 상태의, 잠복중인, 일시적으로 활동하지 않는
Korean pronunciation: **도**먼트
Example Sentences
- My gym membership has been dormant since I discovered Netflix.
- The dormant company suddenly became active after the new CEO arrived.
- His artistic talents remained dormant until he retired from his corporate job.
dormant
ADJECTIVE//ˈdɔːrmənt//
temporarily inactive or in a state of suspended activity
Plants sleeping through winter
A dormant volcano feels the current, then unleashes a torrent!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'dormant' meaning 'sleeping,' derived from Latin 'dormire' meaning 'to sleep.' The word entered English in the 14th century and has maintained its connection to the concept of inactivity or sleep-like states.
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📝Examples
“My gym membership has been dormant since I discovered Netflix.”
“The dormant company suddenly became active after the new CEO arrived.”
“His artistic talents remained dormant until he retired from his corporate job.”
“The dormant virus in her computer activated when she clicked the suspicious link.”
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