What does dormancy mean?
Dormancy means The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness..
Dormancy
/ˈdɔː.mən.si/ · noun
Meaning
The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness..
Example Sentences
[N]ow the big Thanksgiving dinner which they had eaten was beginning to work upon them a spell of dormancy.
Synonyms for dormancy
Antonyms for dormancy
Related Words
Word Forms
- dormancies
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dormancy?
Common synonyms include inactivity, quiescence, sleep, quiescency.
What is the opposite of dormancy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dormancy in a sentence?
[N]ow the big Thanksgiving dinner which they had eaten was beginning to work upon them a spell of dormancy.
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