dormant
5 synonyms and 4 antonyms for dormant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Temporarily inactive, as if asleep, but capable of becoming active again.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use dormant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dormant volcano
lie dormant
dormant account
Etymology
From Old French, ultimately from Latin dormire, "to sleep."
Full origin of dormant →Frequently asked questions
What does “dormant” mean?
The word “dormant” means temporarily inactive, as if asleep, but capable of becoming active again. In plain terms, not active right now, but not dead or gone either — like it's sleeping and could wake up.
How do you pronounce “dormant”?
“Dormant” is pronounced DAW-muhnt (/ˈdɔɹmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dormant” in a sentence?
Here is “dormant” used in a sentence: “The volcano has been dormant for over two hundred years.”
What is the opposite of “dormant”?
The opposite of “dormant” — its antonyms — are antonym(s) of “inactive, suspended”, active and extinct.
What part of speech is “dormant”?
“Dormant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “dormant” come from?
The word “dormant” comes from Latin. From Old French, ultimately from Latin dormire, "to sleep.".
Is “dormant” a common word?
“Dormant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
