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dormant

🇬🇧 UK/'dɔ:mənt/🇺🇸 US/'dɒ:mәnt/
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Definitions

adj.

Temporarily inactive, sleeping, or in a state of suspended activity; not currently active.

休眠的,蛰伏的,暂时静止的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dormsleep
+
antperforming, being in a state
=dormant

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The volcano has been dormant for centuries.

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