dormancy

noun

dor·man·cy ˈdȯr-mən(t)-sē

Synonyms of dormancy next

: the quality or state of being dormant

Examples of dormancy in a Sentence

some volcanoes have eruptive cycles marked by long stretches of dormancy a fighting force that could be roused instantly from dormancy to action

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Popocatépetl is a stratovolcano that came back to life in 1994 after 50 years of dormancy, and has been sporadically erupting ever since, with a notable uptick in activity since 2005. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Linea Light Group bought the firm in 2019, after a period of dormancy that began in the ’90s. —

Sofia Celeste, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024 Regular watering helps plants go into a healthy dormancy. 2. —

Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024 This period of dormancy can last several months, typically from late spring to early fall, until cooler temperatures and the availability of moisture prompt the tortoise to emerge and resume foraging and other activities. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dormancy