Definition of Dormant

Adjective: dormant dor-munt

(biology) in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
"dormant buds";
- hibernating, torpid
(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
"a dormant volcano";
- inactive
(heraldry) lying with head on paws as if sleeping
- sleeping
Inactive but capable of becoming active
"her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened";
- abeyant