qui·es·cent (kw - s  nt, kw -)adj. Being quiet, still, or at rest; inactive. See Synonyms at latent. [Latin qui scns, quiscent-, present participle of quiscere, to rest, from quis, quiet; see quiet.]qui·es cence n.qui·es cent·ly adv. |
quiescence, quiescency
the state or quality of being in repose or at rest. — quiescent, adj.
See also: Quietude
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| Noun | 1. |  quiescence - a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"hibernation - cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals aestivation, estivation - (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period slumber - a dormant or quiescent state |
| 2. | quiescence - quiet and inactive restfulness repose, rest, ease, relaxation - freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool" vegetation - inactivity that is passive and monotonous, comparable to the inactivity of plant life; "their holiday was spent in sleep and vegetation" |
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