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Definition of Dormancy
1. Noun. A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction. "The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"
Exact synonyms: Quiescence, Quiescency
Generic synonyms: Inaction, Inactiveness, Inactivity
Specialized synonyms: Hibernation, Aestivation, Estivation, Slumber
Attributes: Dormant, Inactive
Derivative terms: Dormant, Dormant, Dormant, Quiescent, Dormant, Quiescent
Generic synonyms: Inaction, Inactiveness, Inactivity
Specialized synonyms: Hibernation, Aestivation, Estivation, Slumber
Attributes: Dormant, Inactive
Derivative terms: Dormant, Dormant, Dormant, Quiescent, Dormant, Quiescent
2. Noun. Quiet and inactive restfulness.
Exact synonyms: Quiescence, Quiescency, Sleeping
Generic synonyms: Ease, Relaxation, Repose, Rest
Specialized synonyms: Vegetation
Derivative terms: Dormant, Quiescent, Quiescent
Generic synonyms: Ease, Relaxation, Repose, Rest
Specialized synonyms: Vegetation
Derivative terms: Dormant, Quiescent, Quiescent
Definition of Dormancy
1. n. The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance.
Definition of Dormancy
1. the state of being dormant [n -CIES]
Medical Definition of Dormancy
1. A period in which a plant does not grow, awaiting necessary environmentalconditions such as temperature, moisture, nutrient availability, etc. (09 Oct 1997)
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