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dormant
/ˈdɔːmənt/
adjective
uśpiony
Also
nieaktywny
Definition
Not active or growing at the present time but capable of becoming active later; in a state of temporary inactivity.
Examples
The volcano has been dormant for centuries.
Wulkan był uśpiony przez wieki.
Many plants remain dormant during winter.
Wiele roślin pozostaje w stanie uśpienia zimą.
His talent lay dormant until he found the right mentor.
Jego talent pozostawał uśpiony, dopóki nie znalazł odpowiedniego mentora.
Collocations
dormant volcanodormant statedormant account
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