Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun dormancy

2 senses of dormancy

Sense 1
dormancy, quiescence, quiescency -- (a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy")
       => inaction, inactivity, inactiveness -- (the state of being inactive)

Sense 2
quiescence, quiescency, dormancy, sleeping -- (quiet and inactive restfulness)
       => rest, ease, repose, relaxation -- (freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool")