Found 2 items, similar to dormancy.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: dormancy dormancy n 1: a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; “the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy” [syn: quiescence, quiescency] 2: quiet and inactive restfulness [syn: quiescence, quiescency, sleeping]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Dormancy Dormancy \Dor"man*cy\, n. [From Dormant.] The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance. [1913 Webster] Dormancy \Dor"man*cy\, n. [From Dormant.] The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance. [1913 Webster] It is by lying dormant a long time, or being . . . very rarely exercised, that arbitrary power steals upon a people. --Burke. [1913 Webster] 2. (Her.) In a sleeping posture; as, a lion dormant; -- distinguished from couchant. [1913 Webster] Dormant partner (Com.), a partner who takes no share in the active business of a company or partnership, but is entitled to a share of the profits, and subject to a share in losses; -- called also sleeping partner or silent partner . Dormant window (Arch.), a dormer window. See Dormer. Table dormant, a stationary table. [Obs.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]