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1. In a state of rest or inactivity; inoperative; in abeyance
2. In a state of sleep; not awake
1. Superman's powers remained dormant until he was exposed to Earth's yellow sun.
2. Believing the supervillain was dormant, the citizens of Gotham let their guard down.
3. Doraemon's gadgets are dormant until Nobita needs them for some misadventure.
4. Frozen in ice for decades, Captain America lay dormant until he was finally awakened in modern times.