quiescence — a state of inactivity or dormancy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of inactivity or dormancy
Pronunciation (IPA): /kwaɪˈɛsəns/
Korean meaning: 비활성 상태, 휴면 상태, 정적
Korean pronunciation: 콰이**에**선스
Example Sentences
- After years of protests, the campus finally entered a period of quiescence.
- The baby's quiescence lasted exactly 5 minutes before the crying resumed.
- Scientists study the quiescence of cancer cells to understand tumor dormancy.
quiescence
NOUN//kwaɪˈɛsəns//
a state of inactivity or dormancy
a student sits motionless in a comfortable chair with a closed book resting on their lap, eyes gently closed in deep sleep. Their body remains completely still with steady, slow breathing as sunlight streams through nearby windows. The busy studying from earlier has given way to this prolonged period of rest and inactivity. A librarian walks quietly past, careful not to disturb the dormant student. Other readers in the background also sit in silent, inactive poses. a state of inactivity or dormancy
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From Latin quiescere meaning 'to be quiet, to rest.' The word literally describes a state of complete stillness and inactivity.
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“After years of protests, the campus finally entered a period of quiescence.”
“The baby's quiescence lasted exactly 5 minutes before the crying resumed.”
“Scientists study the quiescence of cancer cells to understand tumor dormancy.”
“My grandfather's quiescence during family arguments was legendary - he could sleep through anything.”
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