dormant
Translation
inactive, sleeping, latent
Examples
The volcano has been dormant for years.
The volcano has been dormant for years.
The seeds lie dormant until spring.
The seeds lie dormant until spring.
His artistic talent remained dormant.
His artistic talent remained dormant.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) dormant. The volcano has been dormant for years.
((to lie/remain)) dormant. The seeds lie dormant until spring.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inactive, sleeping, latent; Antonyms: active, awake
Etymology
From the Latin word 'dormire', which means 'to sleep'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'dormitory', which is a place where people sleep. Dormant means in a sleeping or inactive state.