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How do you spell Dormant?

Correct spelling

dormant

Remember 'dorm-ant' like a dormitory where students sleep - keep the 'a'

Why is dormant spelled this way?

From Latin dormire, to sleep. Something dormant is sleeping — alive but inactive, waiting for the signal to wake.

Common misspellings of dormant

dormentdormentdormint

Example

The volcano had been dormant for centuries before suddenly erupting.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dormant?+
The correct spelling is "dormant". Remember 'dorm-ant' like a dormitory where students sleep - keep the 'a'
Is it dorment or dormant?+
The correct spelling is "dormant", not "dorment".

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