dormancy

Meanings

• noun

  The state of inactivity or quiescence, especially in plants or seeds.

• noun

  A period of inactivity or rest, especially for a system or process.

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Synonyms

inactivity , quiescence , sleep

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dormancy
army , comply , curly , darly , early , ferry , hurray , jolly , karly , marley , merrily , narly , quarry , rarely , sarly , tarly , warily

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Variants

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dormancies , dormancy

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'dormire' meaning 'to sleep'.

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Trivia

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1. Dormancy is a natural adaptation that helps seeds survive unfavorable conditions.

2. Some seeds can remain dormant for decades or even centuries before germinating.

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Related Concepts

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1. hibernation: A state of inactivity and reduced metabolism in animals, especially during winter.

2. seed dormancy: The state of a seed where it does not germinate despite having the necessary conditions for growth.

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Culture

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In literature, dormancy is often used metaphorically to describe a period of inactivity or stagnation, such as in the phrase 'dormant volcano'. In art, images of seeds or bulbs in a dormant state are common motifs.

How to Memorize "dormancy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a seed lying dormant in the ground, waiting for the right conditions to germinate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dormancy' with the image of a seed or bulb in a dormant state.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dormant Seeds Sleeping Deeply' to remember the meaning of dormancy.

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