Quiescence

n.

1.

The state or quality of being quiescent. Deeds will be done; - while be boasts his quiescence. - R. Browning.

Noun	1.	quiescence - a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy" Synonyms: dormancy, quiescency
	2.	quiescence - quiet and inactive restfulness Synonyms: dormancy, quiescency, sleeping

aestivation, dormancy, dormant, estivation, hibernation, inaction, inactive, inactiveness, inactivity, quiescency, slumber

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