quiescence

qui·es·cent  (kw-snt, kw-)

adj.

Being quiet, still, or at rest; inactive. See Synonyms at latent.

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[Latin quiscns, quiscent-, present participle of quiscere, to rest, from quis, quiet; see quiet.]

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qui·escence n.

qui·escent·ly adv.

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quiescence, quiescency

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

See also: Quietude

Thesaurus

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

Translations

quiescence [kwaɪˈesns] N (frm) → inactividad f, quietud f

quiescence

n → Ruhe f, → Stille f