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Dormant, adj.

Pronunciation: ˈdôrmənt

Meaning: Anything that is dormant is temporarily inactive. It could refer to a volcano that, while not currently active, could become active in the future. It could refer to seeds that are not growing at the moment but are still able to sprout under the right conditions. It could refer to talent or ability in the sense of capabilities that are present but not being used presently. Anything that is resting, paused, or temporarily not showing activity could be said to be dormant.

Usage:

• “Yes, I would agree she is dormant at the moment given that she’s asleep.”
• “Forgive the fact that I am currently dormant but only because I am in desperate need of some down-time.”
• “His dormant ambition resurfaced when he was offered a leadership role.”