Associations to the word «Quiescence»
Noun
- Tranquillity
- Arousal
- Nirvana
- Exertion
- Serenity
- Repose
- Accumulation
- Stimulus
- Clarity
- Eruption
- Fit
- Stillness
- Period
- Indifference
- Fever
- Fibre
- Gland
- Contraction
- Inflammation
- Intestine
- Commencement
- Discomfort
- Exhaustion
- Defect
- Activation
- Deficiency
- Volcano
- Dissolution
- Quantity
- Artery
- Stem
- Ac
- Cell
- Hunger
- Cycle
- Insect
- Suspension
- Rebellion
- Happiness
- Phase
- Interval
- Organ
- Muscle
- Activity
- Motion
- Universe
- Skin
- Absence
- Earthquake
- Pain
- Sleep
- Heat
- Power
- Consequence
- Phenomenon
- Action
- Particle
- Condition
- Search
- Passion
- Habit
- Desire
Adjective
Wiktionary
QUIESCENCE, noun. The state of being quiescent; dormancy.
QUIESCENCE, noun. Being at rest, quiet, still, inactive or motionless.
QUIESCENCE, noun. The action of bringing something to rest or making it quiescent; the action of coming to rest or to a quiescent state.
QUIESCENCE, noun. (microbiology) The period when a cell is in a term of no growth and no division.
QUIESCENCE, noun. (entomology) In insects, a temporary slowing down of metabolism and development in response to adverse environmental conditions, which, unlike diapause, does not involve physiological changes.
Dictionary definition
QUIESCENCE, noun. A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy".
QUIESCENCE, noun. Quiet and inactive restfulness.
Wise words
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