(of weather or the elements) Still or calm in nature
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In an idle state due to not being used or employed
“Unfortunately, during its first track outing, the engine failed and the car would lay dormant for two decades.”
Existing but not yet developed or manifest
“His previously dormant malicious side has surfaced again, and it's turned the public off.”
In a state of sleep, slumber or repose
“The animals will lie dormant until the spring thaw.”
Unsuccessful or dull from lack of change or development
“In dormant economies, levels of urbanization do not increase much.”
(of weather or the elements) Still or calm in nature
Denotes a possibility or capacity to develop into something, but not actuality
No longer active or functioning
Stationary and not moving
(of farmland) Plowed and harrowed, but left for a period without being sown
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