dormancy
Aussprache: [ˈdɔːrmənsi]
Wort
Kontext: „biological processes“
(noun) the state of being inactive or not growing for a period of time. This can happen with plants or animals, like when a bear sleeps during the winter.
Beispiel
During winter, many plants go into dormancy to survive the cold.
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The seeds never entered dormancy and sprouted immediately.
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Why do some animals enter dormancy during the winter months?
Kontext: „psychology“
(noun) a period when a person is not actively thinking or doing much. Sometimes, we need a break, and our minds can feel asleep or inactive for a while.
Beispiel
After a busy week, she enjoyed a few days of dormancy to recharge her mind.
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He felt no dormancy in his plans; he was always busy with work.
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Do you think some people need dormancy to stay mentally healthy?
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