#1 dormant s. [hibernating, torpid] in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; "dormant buds"; "a hibernating bear"; "torpid frogs". wn
#2 dormant a. [inactive] (of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct ; "a dormant volcano". wn
#3 dormant s. [sleeping] lying with head on paws as if sleeping. wn
#4 dormant s. [abeyant] inactive but capable of becoming active; "her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened". wn
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