dormancy

noun
UK: /ˈdɔːmənsi/
US: /ˈdɔːrmənsi/

  1. A state of inactivity or suspended growth.

    1. The seeds are in dormancy during the winter months.
    2. Extended dormancy protects the plant until better environmental conditions occur.

  2. A temporary period when something is not active or growing, like a plant or an animal.

    1. Certain animals go into dormancy to survive harsh weather conditions.
    2. During this period of dormancy, the company reevaluated its strategic goals before launching new products.

  3. A state of reduced metabolic activity adopted by an organism under adverse environmental conditions.

    1. The tree enters dormancy each fall, conserving energy during the cold months.
    2. The long dormancy allowed the bacterial spores to survive extreme temperatures and radiation levels.

Synonyms

latent period sleep rest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dormancy" in English means: A state of inactivity or suspended growth., A temporary period when something is not active or growing, like a plant or an animal., A state of reduced metabolic activity adopted by an organism under adverse environmental conditions..

The phonetic transcription of "dormancy" is /ˈdɔːmənsi/ in British English and /ˈdɔːrmənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dormancy": latent period, sleep, rest.

Example usage of "dormancy": "The seeds are in dormancy during the winter months.". More examples on the page.