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 dropping/suspension was the beginning of the end, or at least the most public manifestation of the beginning of the end.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bonnell appears to be treating software as another part of the motorcycle's suspension system and something that can be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferences, skill, and terrain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspension
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  • Save Our Voices Now’s Parliament petition has amassed more than 4,000 signatures, but the early indications are that the campaign has been met with inertia rather than action.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Torcal’s response on-center is deliberately somewhat muted, progressing as the driver turns the wheel, helping maintain the illusion that the Torcal’s mere inertia is sufficient to carry it through irregularities in the path ahead.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of inertia
Noun
  • The fact that the show couldn’t manage even a modicum of suspense with the same material shows how utterly sauceless this adaptation is.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Jennifer McMahon is the best-selling author of 12 suspense novels, including The Winter People and Promise Not to Tell.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of suspense
Noun
  • Whereas Clara’s journey is one into slumber, inaction, passivity, and perpetuating the system.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The organizations that waited on cybersecurity were more likely to find that the cost of inaction far exceeded the cost of preparation.
    — Rhett Alden, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of inaction
Noun
  • Months of inactivity allow microbes, algae, barnacles and other invertebrates to colonize submerged surfaces.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Risk factors could include poor overall health, aging, inactivity, underlying illness, inflammation, or metabolic issues, Mendez said.
    — Allison Forsyth, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of inactivity
Noun
  • The administration has resumed strikes after months of dormancy.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Winter dormancy when there are no insects to feed on is part of the natural life cycle of the Venus flytrap.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 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
Definition of inertness

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“Quiescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescence. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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