dormancy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
    quiescency; quiescence.
    • the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy
  2. noun quiet and inactive restfulness
    quiescence; sleeping; quiescency.

WordNet

Dor"man*cy noun
Etymology
From Dormant.
Definitions
  1. The state of being dormant; quiescence; abeyance.

Webster 1913