resting

[res-ting]

adjective

1. that rests; rest; not active.

2. Botany.,  dormant: applied especially to spores or seeds that germinate after a period of dormancy.

resting

/ ˈrɛstɪŋ /

adjective

1. not moving or working; at rest

2. euphemistic,  (of an actor) out of work

3. (esp of plant spores) undergoing a period of dormancy before germination

4. (of cells) not undergoing mitosis

Other Word Forms

• unresting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of resting¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; rest ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Baruch was familiar with the loneliness that accompanies addiction, and in 2010 began to converse with homeless individuals resting outside gas stations or convenient stores over a cup of coffee.

From Los Angeles Times

The hours, days and months of resting, stretching and check-ups also gave plenty of time to reflect on what had gone before.

From BBC

His resting heart rate jumped from a standard 60 beats per minute to a concerning, racing 100 bpm.

From Los Angeles Times

The man who was once unstoppable is resting.

From Los Angeles Times

Until then they will stay under the nightly terror of drones so that they can remain close to their son's final resting place.

From BBC