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Meaning of
quiescence
in English
quiescence
us
/kjuːiˈsɛn(t)s/
uk
/kwʌɪˈɛsns/
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Definitions
Noun
a
state
of
dormancy
;
inactivity
The
company's
quiescence
during
the
economic
downturn
was
a
strategic
decision
.
being
quiet
or
still
;
inactive
The
forest's
quiescence
at
night
was
broken
only
by
the
occasional
hooting
of
an
owl
.
the
act
of
becoming
resting
;
calmness
(
naturally
)
The
stillness
of
the
lake
was
an
example
of
quiescence
after
the
storm
.
a
cell's
period
of
no
growth
;
stagnant
phase
The
cells
entered
a
state
of
quiescence
due
to
the
lack
of
nutrients
.
a
temporary
slowdown
of
insect
growth
(
in
response
to
environment
)
