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Quiescence

Quiescence Meaning & Definition
Quiescence Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Quiescence?

[n] quiet and inactive restfulness
[n] a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction

Synonyms | Synonyms for Quiescence: dormancy | dormancy | quiescency | quiescency | sleeping

Related Terms | Find terms related to Quiescence:

See Also | aestivation | ease | estivation | hibernation | inaction | inactiveness | inactivity | relaxation | repose | rest | slumber | vegetation

Quiescence In Webster's Dictionary

\Qui*es"cence\, Quiescency \Qui*es"cen*cy\, n. [L. quiescentia, fr. quiescens, p. pr.; cf. F. quiestence. See {Quiesce}.] The state or quality of being quiescent. ``Quiescence, bodily and mental.'' --H. Spencer. Deeds will be done; -- while be boasts his quiescence. --R. Browning.

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