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1
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
lack of action or activity
- was struck by the elk's quiescence as it just stood there in the clearing
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The first known use of quiescence was circa 1631
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