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Word: Dormancy
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdɔːmənsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the state of having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; deep sleep
Short Definition:state of having normal physical functions suspended for period of time
Examples:- the insects are able to enter prolonged states of dormancy, allowing them to resist freezing
- unfortunately, after a long dormancy, this pest is making a big comeback
Definition:
the state of being temporarily inactive or inoperative
Short Definition:state of being temporarily inactive or inoperative
Examples:- his prolonged dormancy ended with the publication of Collected Poems
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