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dormancy Meaning & Definition

/ˈdɔː.mən.si/

What Does Dormancy Mean?

Dormancy is used as a noun meaning The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.

Dormancy: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈdɔː.mən.si//
Syllables1
Synonymsquiescence, quiescency and sleeping
Pluraldormancies

Dormancy Definition (Noun)

  1. The state or characteristic of being dormant; quiet, inactive restfulness.

Synonyms of Dormancy

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Antonyms of Dormancy

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Dormancy in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

dormancy (usually uncountable, plural dormancies)

Words That Rhyme With Dormancy

How Do You Say Dormancy?

The standard pronunciation of dormancy is //ˈdɔː.mən.si//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Dormancy

What part of speech is dormancy?

Dormancy is a noun.

What is another word for dormancy?

You can replace dormancy with words such as quiescence, quiescency and sleeping. See the full list of dormancy synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of dormancy?

The plural of dormancy is dormancies.

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