resting
Americanadjective
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that rests; not active.
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Botany. dormant: applied especially to spores or seeds that germinate after a period of dormancy.
adjective
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not moving or working; at rest
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euphemistic (of an actor) out of work
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(esp of plant spores) undergoing a period of dormancy before germination
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(of cells) not undergoing mitosis
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of resting
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at rest 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Resting state citizenship on residency reinforces the thesis that citizenship generally requires residence, not mere presence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Resting state fMRI measures brain activity when a person is not performing a specific task.
From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025
Resting next to the Seine river, the Cite du Cinema is best known for film-making.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024
Resting behind one side of the couch is a small bear statue.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024
Resting one foot on the low windowsill, he gazed grumpily down at the parking lot.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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