Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Dormant.
Dormant - as an adjective
(of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct
Example: "A dormant volcano"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inactive13Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active11Dormant - as an adjective satellite
In a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
Example: "Dormant buds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hibernating17torpid9Inactive but capable of becoming active
Example: "Her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abeyant12Dormant - as a noun
A crossbeam or joist.
Example Sentences
"The volcano has been dormant for centuries."
"The seeds lay dormant in the ground until spring arrived."
"The computer screen went dormant after five minutes of inactivity."
"The virus remains dormant in the body until it is triggered."
"During hibernation, bears enter a dormant state."
Word Game Points
Is DORMANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dormant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DORMANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DORMANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dormant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDORMANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is DORMANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dormant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDORMANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
