Quiescence
noun
A state of rest, calmness, or inactivity.
During her vacation, she enjoyed the quiescence of the countryside far away from the city's noise.
Often appears as...
- enjoy the quiescence
- in a state of quiescence
noun
A period of inactivity or dormancy.
After drying, the seeds enter quiescence until they are exposed to the right conditions for germination.
Often appears as...
- enter quiescence
- break quiescence
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noun
A state of rest, calmness, or inactivity.
During her vacation, she enjoyed the quiescence of the countryside far away from the city's noise.
Often appears as...
- enjoy the quiescence
- in a state of quiescence
noun
A period of inactivity or dormancy.
After drying, the seeds enter quiescence until they are exposed to the right conditions for germination.
Often appears as...
- enter quiescence
- break quiescence
Usage tips
Technical
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Feel
Use 'quiescence' to describe a personal sense of stillness, not just external quietness.
He felt a quiescence within himself during the meditation.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
'Quiescence' often implies a positive, peaceful experience, not merely the absence of activity.
The quiescence at dawn filled her with a sense of hope.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Pause
Quiescence suggests a temporary rest, not a permanent stop.
The noise paused, and a brief quiescence followed before it resumed.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Feel
Use 'quiescence' to describe a personal sense of stillness, not just external quietness.
He felt a quiescence within himself during the meditation.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
'Quiescence' often implies a positive, peaceful experience, not merely the absence of activity.
The quiescence at dawn filled her with a sense of hope.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Pause
Quiescence suggests a temporary rest, not a permanent stop.
The noise paused, and a brief quiescence followed before it resumed.
Pro Tip 1/3Subjective Feel
Use 'quiescence' to describe a personal sense of stillness, not just external quietness.
He felt a quiescence within himself during the meditation.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
'Quiescence' often implies a positive, peaceful experience, not merely the absence of activity.
The quiescence at dawn filled her with a sense of hope.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Pause
Quiescence suggests a temporary rest, not a permanent stop.
The noise paused, and a brief quiescence followed before it resumed.
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Mars Up Close, Part 4:...
some time we came to a period of enough quiescence so that we could begin to cool on the surface. And as the planet began to off gas its hot interior a little bit and create water, and create atmosphere,
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Mars Up Close, Part 4:...
some time we came to a period of enough quiescence so that we could begin to cool on the surface. And as the planet began to off gas its hot interior a little bit and create water, and create atmosphere,
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Quote examples
Han Fei
Chinese Philosopher
The duties of the ruler are like those of the helmsman of a great ship. From his lofty position, he makes slight movements with his hands, and the ship, of itself, follows his desires and moves. This is the way whereby the one may control the ten thousand and by quiescence may regulate activity.
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Will Self
English Author
Political activists of all stripes are usually a wacky bunch, and never more so than in a system like Britain's, where power is effected via the quiescence of the electorate as much as its convictions.
Quote examples
Han Fei
Chinese Philosopher
The duties of the ruler are like those of the helmsman of a great ship. From his lofty position, he makes slight movements with his hands, and the ship, of itself, follows his desires and moves. This is the way whereby the one may control the ten thousand and by quiescence may regulate activity.
Quote examples
Will Self
English Author
Political activists of all stripes are usually a wacky bunch, and never more so than in a system like Britain's, where power is effected via the quiescence of the electorate as much as its convictions.
Example 1 of 2
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