VDict - Definition of quiescence

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quiescence

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Noun

quiet and inactive restfulness

a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
- the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy

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Synonyms:
quiescency dormancy sleeping

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "quiescence":
quiescence quiescency
Words contain "quiescence":
acquiescence quiescence
Words contain "quiescence" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
diestrum diestrus quiescence

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