shabd-logo

Meaning of DORMANT in English

Sleeping; as, a dormant animal; hence, not in action or exercise; quiescent; at rest; in abeyance; not disclosed, asserted, or insisted on; as, dormant passions; dormant claims or titles.

Use in sentences of DORMANT

    Meaning of DORMANT in English

    • Sleeping; as, a dormant animal; hence, not in action or exercise; quiescent; at rest; in abeyance; not disclosed, asserted, or insisted on; as, dormant passions; dormant claims or titles.
    • In a sleeping posture; as, a lion dormant; -- distinguished from couchant.
    • A large beam in the roof of a house upon which portions of the other timbers rest or " sleep."

    Synonyms of ‘DORMANT

      Antonyms of ‘DORMANT

        Articles Related to ‘DORMANT

          Browse Other Words By Clicking On Letters

          A
          B
          C
          D
          E
          F
          G
          H
          I
          J
          K
          L
          M
          N
          O
          P
          Q
          R
          S
          T
          U
          V
          W
          X
          Y
          Z
          A
          B
          C
          D
          E
          F
          G
          H
          I
          J
          K
          L
          M
          N
          O
          P
          Q
          R
          S
          T
          U
          V
          W
          X
          Y
          Z