quiescency

quiescence, quiescency

the state or quality of being in repose or at rest. — quiescent, adj.

See also: Quietude

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Noun	1.	quiescency - a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy" dormancy, quiescence inaction, inactiveness, inactivity - the state of being inactive 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.	quiescency - quiet and inactive restfulness dormancy, quiescence, sleeping 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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quiescencia