Dormancy

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔrmənsi/

Definitions of dormancy

noun the state of being dormant; inactivity or dormancy in plants and animals during the winter months

Example Sentences

A1 During dormancy, bears hibernate in their caves.

A2 Plants go into dormancy during the winter months.

B1 The dormancy of the seeds was broken when they were exposed to sunlight.

B2 Some animals enter a state of dormancy to survive harsh environmental conditions.

C1 The company's financial report indicated a period of dormancy in their growth.

C2 The artist's creativity seemed to be in a state of dormancy until she found inspiration again.

Examples of dormancy in a Sentence

formal During the winter months, many plants enter a state of dormancy to conserve energy.

informal My car battery went into dormancy after sitting unused for a few months.

slang I feel like I'm in dormancy mode today, just lounging around and doing nothing.

figurative After the breakup, he went into a period of emotional dormancy, needing time to heal and recover.

Grammatical Forms of dormancy

• plural: dormancies
• comparative: more dormant
• superlative: most dormant
• present tense: dormant
• future tense: will be dormant
• perfect tense: has been dormant
• continuous tense: is being dormant
• singular: dormancy
• positive degree: dormant
• infinitive: to be dormant
• gerund: dormancy
• participle: dormant

Origin and Evolution of dormancy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dormancy' originated from the Latin word 'dormire' meaning 'to sleep'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the state of being dormant or inactive, the word 'dormancy' has evolved to also refer to a period of rest or inactivity in plants and animals, as well as in business or economic contexts.