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
  • The suspension is not absolute and there’s room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies, according to a person who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive law enforcement operations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026
  • The move puts a one-year suspension on construction of large-scale facilities in the state and is the first of its kind in the US, which is seeing a rapid AI infrastructure buildout to meet relentless demand for compute.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of suspension
Noun
  • Many companies resist due to inertia, mistakenly viewing leadership as universal or cross-cultural skills as mere etiquette.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • At idle, the engine has very little rotational inertia and low exhaust flow, so even small restrictions or pressure-wave disturbances can affect combustion stability.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
Definition of inertia
Noun
  • Real horror exists without suspense, without thrills, without any physical release.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • In film scores, its low tones helped create suspense, grandeur, danger, or emotional weight.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
Definition of suspense
Noun
  • Trump was expected to sign the housing bill at Capitol Hill during a ceremony in June, but abruptly canceled in protest over the Senate’s inaction in passing his election legislation, the SAVE America Act.
    — Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026
  • The precise magnitude of harms remains debated, but uncertainty is not an argument for inaction.
    — Paul Jester, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of inaction
Noun
  • The goal was to curb risks associated with heavy media use, among them disrupted sleep, online safety, cyberbullying and physical inactivity.
    — Gabriel E. Hales, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
  • Type 2 more typically develops later in life, usually due to a combination of factors like genetics, excess weight, physical inactivity and age.
    — Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 7 July 2026
Definition of inactivity
Noun
  • To maximize their lifespan, Ford recommends keeping them in a cold place during dormancy, such as an unheated greenhouse, garage, or shed.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • In some cases, trees can enter a summer dormancy in periods of severe heat and drought, says Law.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Definition of dormancy
Noun
  • 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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