quiescence

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
  2. noun quiet and inactive restfulness

Etymology

From quiescent + -ence, or borrowed from Latin quiescentia, from quiescens, present participle of quiesco, from quies.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dormancy, quiescency

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