quiescence

noun

kwī-ˈe-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce quiescence (audio)
Definition of quiescencenext
1
as in suspension
a state of temporary inactivity the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter

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2
as in inertia
lack of action or activity was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing

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Recent Examples of quiescence Through the night, melatonin production rises, putting cells into a deeper state of quiescence. — Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Russian state propaganda is formidable, but sufficient economic hardship could disturb the quiescence of Russian society. — Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025 On September 16, 2024, after a long period of quiescence in interest rate policy, the Federal Reserve finally lowered the Fed Funds Rate target – the first downshift in more than 4 years. — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 But for modern day folks living in Dawson and elsewhere, that recent period of quiescence is actually bad news. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for quiescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quiescence
  1. suspension
  2. inertia
  3. suspense
  4. inaction
  5. inactivity
  6. dormancy
  7. inertness
Noun
  • Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026
  • If a violation is found, schools can impose sanctions up to suspension or expulsion, and both parties have the right to appeal.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspension
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  • As for whether the report helps prompt change or becomes yet another weighty academic doorstop, that remains to be seen at City Hall, where entrenched political power often combines with bureaucratic inertia to stifle innovation.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The researchers also focused on reducing the robot’s effective inertia, a property that describes how strongly an object resists changes in its motion.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of inertia
Noun
  • To be fair, the fault here lies equally with the scripts, which dump information without first creating suspense.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The holiday atmosphere can provide an extra element of suspense when done right, as in these four notable films.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of suspense
Noun
  • Over time, that inaction would collaborate with corporate media and far-right media to gloss over the horrors of the coup with a peaceful sheen.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Giants appeared to make some kind of point with Skattebo’s inaction.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of inaction
Noun
  • Clots can also be caused by inactivity, such as sitting on a long flight or being immobile after surgery.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • An injury can damage a vein, while prolonged inactivity slows blood flow.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of inactivity
Noun
  • Stop watering regularly once a lawn enters winter dormancy, based on grass type, soil temperature, and local weather.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Focus on branches that are likely to cause damage to your roof, then do more significant pruning in early spring when the tree is about to emerge from dormancy.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of dormancy
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  • So a material known for its inertness suddenly shows its true colors and starts to react and act as a catalyst.
    — Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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