quiescence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
    dormancy; quiescency.
    • the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy
  2. noun quiet and inactive restfulness
    sleeping; quiescency; dormancy.

WordNet

Qui*es"cence, Qui*es"cen*cy noun (Also<
  • Quiescence
  • Quiescency
)
Etymology
L. quiescentia, fr. quiescens, p. pr.; cf. F. quiestence. See Quiesce.
Definitions
  1. The state or quality of being quiescent. "Quiescence, bodily and mental." H. Spencer.
    Deeds will be done; -- while be boasts his quiescence. R. Browning.

Webster 1913