Word of the Day: Dormant
What's the story
"Dormant" (adjective) means something is not active right now but can become active later. It's often used for things that are sleeping, resting, paused, or temporarily inactive but not completely gone. Let us learn more about this word.
Origin
Origin of the word
"Dormant" links back to a term meaning "to sleep." Not literal sleep always, it also means something is lying low, taking a pause, or waiting for the right moment to act, grow, or restart again.
Synonyms
Synonyms for 'dormant'
Some similar words include inactive, sleeping, resting, idle, and hibernating. Each carries a sense of being temporarily paused, not working, moving, or responding, but with the possibility of waking up again.
Usage
Sentence usage
Here's how you can use "dormant": "The volcano has been 'dormant' for years." "Her passion for art went 'dormant' for a while." "The seeds remained 'dormant' through winter."
Writing
Why use the wordÂ
Use "dormant" when something isn't active but still holds potential. It's great for showing things taking a break, hidden energy waiting to rise, or moments that feel quiet but not truly over.