 dormancy |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction | |
| Synonyms: | quiescency quiescence | |
| Examples: | "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy" |
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| Related terms: | inaction estivation hibernation slumber dormant | |
| 2. | [ noun ] quiet and inactive restfulness | |
| Synonyms: | quiescency sleeping quiescence | |
| Related terms: | ease vegetation | |
| Similar spelling: |
Dorman doorman Dohrmann Dorminy dormant Dorminey Dornan |
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