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 Words From

• un·resting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of resting¹

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

Example Sentences

"We need to see decisive action to end such practices and respectfully repatriate stolen remains to their rightful resting places," she said.

From BBC

About 15 defendants sat in the defendants' box, while Dominique Pelicot, wearing a green jumper, sat in another, resting his chin on his hand.

From BBC

In other words, changing color takes about as much energy as all the other biological functions of a resting octopus, combined.

From Science Magazine

The once and future president is certainly not resting on precedent.

From New York Times

Less than 24 hours after being discharged from the hospital, a new mother was resting at home with her newborn baby when she got an unexpected knock on the door.

From Salon