GERMINANT Antonyms

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

• lying with head on paws as if sleeping

• inactive but capable of becoming active

• not in action or at work

• the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

• without a basis in reason or fact

• not in active use

• silly or trivial

• lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

• not yielding a return

• not having a job

• run disconnected or idle

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

• (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly

• (military) not involved in military operations

• not exerting influence or change

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

• lacking in energy or will

• lacking activity; lying idle or unused

• not engaged in full-time work

• not active physically or mentally

• (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

• not in physical motion

• incapable of reproducing

• deprived of life; no longer living

• destitute or having been emptied of life or living beings

• lacking animation or excitement or activity

• not having the capacity to support life

• not active or activated

• marked by a state of tranquil repose

• being quiet or still or inactive

• (pathology) causing no symptoms

• incapable of reproducing

• free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms

• deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention

• not producing or capable of producing

• not producing desired results