Quiescence

Pronunciation: /ˈkiˈɛsˈsiˈɛnˈˌsii/

Quiescence (noun)

  1. A state of being quiet and still, without activity or excitement.
  2. A period when something is not active or developing.

Examples

  • The garden was in a state of quiescence after the storm.
  • Meditation helped her achieve a sense of quiescence.

Common collocations: state of quiescence, achieve quiescence, period of quiescence, enter quiescence

Synonyms of Quiescence

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Quiescence

  • describing states of motion or action
  • describing states of disturbance or unrest