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quiescence |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Quiescence \Qui*es"cence\, Quiescency \Qui*es"cen*cy\, n. [L. quiescentia fr quiescens, p. pr.; cf F. quiestence. See {Quiesce}.] The state or quality of being quiescent. ``Quiescence, bodily and mental.'' --H. Spencer. Deeds will be done -- while be boasts his quiescence. --R. Browning. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: quiescence n 1: a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction [syn: {dormancy}, {quiescency}] 2: quiet and inactive restfulness [syn: {quiescency}, {dormancy}, {sleeping}]
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