1. a state of temporary inactivity or suspended development
2. a period when seeds, buds, or organisms remain alive but do not grow
Usage: biology

Examples

• The seeds remained in dormancy throughout the winter months.
• Many animals enter a state of dormancy during cold seasons.
• The volcano has been in dormancy for over a century.
• Scientists study plant dormancy to understand growth patterns.
• The project’s dormancy ended when new funding arrived.
• Bears emerge from dormancy when spring temperatures rise.
• The company’s expansion plans are currently in dormancy.