dormant
/ˈdɔːrmənt/
dor · mant
ˈdɔːr · mənt
English Definition
adj. not active or growing but having the ability to become active
Significado en Español
latente, inactivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiềm ẩn, ngủ đông
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dor(sleep)+mant→ in a state of sleep → dormant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “dormant”?
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A
inactive
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B
aggressive
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C
vivid
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D
persistent
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A — inactive.
“dormant” means adj. not active or growing but having the ability to become active
Common questions about “dormant”
What does “dormant” mean?
dormant — adj. not active or growing but having the ability to become active. In Chinese: 潜伏的，休眠的.
How do you pronounce “dormant”?
dormant is pronounced /ˈdɔːrmənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dor · mant.
Is “dormant” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. dormant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dormant”?
dor(sleep)+mant→ in a state of sleep → dormant.
