quiescence

qui·es·cence

noun \kwī-ˈe-s^ən(t)s, kwē-\

Definition of QUIESCENCE

: the quality or state of being quiescent

Examples of QUIESCENCE

1. <the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter>
2. <was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing>

First Known Use of QUIESCENCE

circa 1631

Related to QUIESCENCE

Synonyms: cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, abeyance, suspended animation, suspense, suspension

Antonyms: continuance, continuation

Related Words: inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness; impasse, standstill; coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor; recess, recession, remission; downtime, idleness, layoff

Near Antonyms: recommencement, renewal, resumption, resuscitation

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