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Definition of quiescency

quiet and inactive restfulness
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"

Similar Words: quiescence, dormancy, sleeping

Hyponyms: vegetation, hibernation, estivation, aestivation, slumber

Attributes: dormant, inactive

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