Dormant ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Dormant ( adjective )

1. In a state of inactivity but capable of becoming active.
2. In a state of sleep or rest; inactive.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin dormantis, present participle of dormire "sleep", from dormus "drowsy".

Examples:

1. The volcano has been dormant for several centuries.
2. The company was dormant for a few years.
3. The plant is dormant in winter.
4. The disease was dormant in his body.
5. The account was dormant for a long time.

(As a verb)

Dormant ( verb )

1. In a state of inactivity but capable of becoming active.
2. In a state of sleep or rest; inactive.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin dormantis, present participle of dormire "sleep", from dormus "drowsy".

Examples:

1. The volcano has been dormant for several centuries.
2. The company was dormant for a few years.
3. The plant is dormant in winter.
4. The disease was dormant in his body.
5. The account was dormant for a long time.