DORMANTS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word dormants. (close relations)
dormant
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| asleep | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • in a state of sleep adverb • into a sleeping state • in the sleep of death adjective satellite • lacking sensation • dead | ||||||
| dormant | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct adjective satellite • in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation • lying with head on paws as if sleeping • inactive but capable of becoming active | ||||||
| idle | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • not in action or at work noun • the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling adjective satellite • without a basis in reason or fact • not in active use • silly or trivial • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not yielding a return • not having a job verb • run disconnected or idle • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||
| inactive | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly • (military) not involved in military operations • not exerting influence or change • (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct • lacking in energy or will • lacking activity; lying idle or unused • not engaged in full-time work • not active physically or mentally adjective satellite • (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert • not in physical motion | ||||||
| inert | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • unable to move or resist motion • having only a limited ability to react chemically; chemically inactive • slow and apathetic | ||||||
| latent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • potentially existing but not presently evident or realized • (pathology) not presently active | ||||||
| quiescent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • not active or activated • marked by a state of tranquil repose • being quiet or still or inactive • (pathology) causing no symptoms | ||||||
| resting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a pause for relaxation • a state of inaction • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) • a support on which things can be put • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration verb • not move; be in a resting position • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax • give a rest to • have a place in relation to something else • be at rest • stay the same; remain in a certain state • be inherent or innate in • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying • sit, as on a branch • rest on or as if on a pillow • be inactive, refrain from acting | ||||||
