{Resting spore} (Bot.), a spore in certain orders of alg[ae], which remains quiescent, retaining its vitality, for long periods of time. --C. E. Bessey. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
resting — resting; un·resting; … English syllables
resting — index dormant, inactive, static Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
resting — [res′tiŋ] adj. 1. being in a state of rest; quiescent 2. Biol. remaining dormant for a period of time, as certain spores or eggs 3. Cytology not actively dividing: said of a cell, cell nucleus, etc … English World dictionary
resting — adjective Date: 14th century 1. being or characterized by dormancy ; quiescent < a resting spore > < bulbs in the resting state > 2. not undergoing or marked by division ; vegetative < a resting nucleus > … New Collegiate Dictionary
resting — rest·ing adj 1) not physiologically active <red blood cells in a resting state> 2) occurring in or performed on a subject at rest <a resting EEG> <a resting tremor> … Medical dictionary
Resting — Rest Rest (r[e^]st), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Rested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Resting}.] [AS. restan. See {Rest}, n.] 1. To cease from action or motion, especially from action which has caused weariness; to desist from labor or exertion. [1913 Webster] God … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
resting — 1. noun a) The action of rest; repose; inactivity; reliance; confidence. b) A place where one can rest; a resting place. 2. adjective … Wiktionary
resting — noun Resting is used before these nouns: ↑place … Collocations dictionary
resting — (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Taking rest] Syn. relaxing, unbending, unwinding, reposing, reclining, lying down, sleeping, stretched out, composing oneself, at ease, at rest, quiet, quiescent, dormant, comfortable, lounging, loafing, taking a break,… … English dictionary for students
resting — adj. reposing, relaxing, sleeping; stationary, halted rest n. remainder, something that is left over; surplus, excess; repose, sleep; relaxation; support, device for resting upon; cessation of activity; interval of silence corresponding to one of … English contemporary dictionary
