About The Word Quiescence
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Quiescence
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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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