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DORMANT

(adj., adj.sat, noun)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Dormant.

Dormant - as an adjective

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

Example: "A dormant volcano"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inactive
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active

Dormant - as an adjective satellite

In a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

Example: "Dormant buds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hibernatingtorpid

Lying with head on paws as if sleeping

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sleeping

Inactive but capable of becoming active

Example: "Her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abeyant

Dormant - as a noun

A crossbeam or joist.

Example Sentences

"The volcano has been dormant for centuries."
"The seeds lay dormant in the ground until spring arrived."
"The computer screen went dormant after five minutes of inactivity."
"The virus remains dormant in the body until it is triggered."
"During hibernation, bears enter a dormant state."
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Word Game Points

Is DORMANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dormant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DORMANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DORMANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dormant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DORMANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DORMANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dormant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DORMANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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