(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct ; a dormant volcano

[ Syn: inactive ]

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation; dormant buds; a hibernating bear; torpid frogs

[ Syn: hibernating , torpid ]

lying with head on paws as if sleeping

[ Syn: sleeping ]

inactive but capable of becoming active; her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened

[ Syn: abeyant ]