What does lie dormant mean?
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lie dor·mant
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Princeton's WordNet
lie dormantverb
be inactive, as if asleep
"His work lay dormant for many years"
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lie dormant
To lie dormant refers to something, such as a skill, a trait, or a physical entity, that is inactive or in a state of rest but has the potential to become active or operational when necessary or under the right conditions. It is commonly used to describe plants or seeds that are not growing or active until conditions like season or environment changes. It can also refer to a disease, feeling or ability in a person that is present but not active or developed.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lie dormant in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lie dormant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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