Dormancy
Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːrmənsiː/
Dormancy (noun)
- A period when something is inactive and shows little or no activity.
- A natural stage in living things when growth and activity slow down to save energy.
- A state where a process or condition is present but not active, until it starts again.
Examples
- The plant entered a sleeping state during the cold season.
- After the storm, the system stayed in a sleeping state.