dor·mant 
/ˈdoɚmənt/ adjective
/ˈdoɚmənt/ adjective [more dormant; most dormant] : not doing anything at this time : not active but able to become active
▪ a dormant volcano ▪ The seeds will remain/lie dormant until the spring. ▪ Her emotions have lain dormant for many years.
▪ a dormant volcano ▪ The seeds will remain/lie dormant until the spring. ▪ Her emotions have lain dormant for many years.
— dor·man·cy /ˈdoɚmənsi/ noun [noncount]
▪ The volcano has been in a state of dormancy for many years. ▪ a period of dormancy
/ˈdoɚmənsi/ noun [noncount] ▪ The volcano has been in a state of dormancy for many years. ▪ a period of dormancy
