nonerupting
Not currently exploding
Nonerupting describes something that does not erupt—typically volcanoes that remain dormant or quiet: The nonerupting peaks showed no signs of volcanic activity.
In medical contexts, it refers to teeth that fail to break through the gums: The nonerupting wisdom tooth required surgical extraction.
Not currently functioning
- quiescentInactive but capable
- slumberingIn a state of rest
- sleepingUnconscious rest state
- latentPresent but inactive
hibernating · resting · idle · fallow · potential · unawakened · suspended · encapsulated
Fixed, not fluctuating
- secureProtected from harm
- solidFirm matter state
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
calm · safe · predictable · monitored · settled · controlled · manageable · benign
inactive
Not currently functioning
- quiescentInactive but capable
- slumberingIn a state of rest
- sleepingUnconscious rest state
latent · hibernating · resting · idle · fallow · potential · unawakened · suspended · encapsulated · sealed
steady
Fixed, not fluctuating
constant · calm · safe · predictable · monitored · settled · controlled · manageable · benign · harmless
volcanic
Of fiery mountain origin
lava · vent · cone · shield · stratovolcano · fumarole · geothermal · mantle · tectonic · seismic