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dormant
01
(of an animal) in a suspended or slowed mode of physical activity due to environmental conditions
02
(of a volcano) not currently erupting
Examples
Mount Fuji is classified as a dormant volcano.
The region lies in the shadow of a dormant volcanic range.
03
not in an active, developing, or operating state but can become so later on
Examples
The volcano remains dormant, but it could erupt at any time.
The project is currently dormant while we wait for additional funding.
04
lying with head on paws as if sleeping
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