Definition of dormancy Dormancy
/dɔˈɹmʌnsi/ - [dormunsee] - dor•man•cy
We found 5 definitions of dormancy from 4 different sources.
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What does dormancy mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: dormancies |
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| dormancy - a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy" | ||
| quiescence, quiescency | ||
| inaction, inactiveness, inactivity the state of being inactive | ||
| hibernation the act of retiring into inactivity; "he emerged from his hibernation to make his first appearance in several years" | ||
| aestivation, estivation (botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens | ||
| dormancy - quiet and inactive restfulness | ||
| quiescence, quiescency, sleeping | ||
| repose, ease, relaxation, rest a disposition free from stress or emotion | ||
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Wiktionary 
- dormancy (Noun)
The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- dormancy (n.)
The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance.
Part of speech
🔤- dormancy, noun, singular of dormancies.
