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Dormant
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Meanings of Dormant
Adjective
- Not active or not doing anything; like when a plant is sleeping in winter.
- Asleep or resting, like a lion taking a nap.
- Leaning or resting.
Noun
- A strong beam that helps hold up a building.
Explanation of the word: Dormant
Dormant means something is not active right now, like a bear sleeping in winter.
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Translations for the word: Dormant
hindi
निष्क्रिय
nishkriya
नींद में
neend mein
सोया हुआ
soya hua
Synonyms for the word: Dormant
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Dormant
What does 'dormant' mean?
The word 'dormant' means something that is not active or not doing anything right now, like a bear sleeping in winter.
How do you pronounce 'dormant'?
You pronounce 'dormant' like this: 'DOR-muhnt'.
What is the origin of the word 'dormant'?
The word 'dormant' comes from the Latin word 'dormire', which means 'to sleep'.
What is the meaning of 'dormant' in Hindi?
The word 'dormant' in Hindi is 'निष्क्रिय' (Nishkriya).