Dormant
adjective
Temporarily inactive
“\u201cThe volcano had been dormant for four centuries, but geologists warned it could wake.\u201d”
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What does dormant mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotFully active
- NotCarefully monitored
- NotLoudly erupting
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