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the state of being dormant; inactivity or dormancy in plants and animals during the winter months
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During the winter months, many plants enter a state of dormancy to conserve energy.
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My car battery went into dormancy after sitting unused for a few months.
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I feel like I'm in dormancy mode today, just lounging around and doing nothing.
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After the breakup, he went into a period of emotional dormancy, needing time to heal and recover.