Meaning of 'dormant'

adjective

inactive but capable of becoming active

Example: "Their feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened."

Synonyms: abeyant

adjective

(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct

Example: "The volcano is in a dormant state, but could erupt at any time."

Synonyms: inactive

adjective

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

Example: "dormant buds"

Synonyms: torpid

adjective

lying with head on paws as if sleeping

Synonyms: sleeping