quiescence
20 07 2009Nouns
1. (n.) dormancy, quiescence, quiescency;
- a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction;
- “the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy”;
2. (n.) dormancy, quiescence, quiescency, sleeping;
- quiet and inactive restfulness;
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