What is the meaning of dormant?

adjective

• In a condition of biological rest or suspended animation.
  • usage: "dormant buds"; "a hibernating bear"; "torpid frogs"
  • synonyms: hibernating, torpid
• Of e. G. Volcanos. ( not erupting and not extinct )
  • usage: "a dormant volcano"
  • synonyms: inactive
• Lying with head on paws as if sleeping.
  • synonyms: sleeping
• Inactive but capable of becoming active.
  • usage: "her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened"
  • synonyms: abeyant