quiescence

/kwiˈɛsəns/
noun
  1. The state of being quiet, still, or inactive; a period of rest or dormancy.
    • The garden's quiescence in winter is followed by a burst of growth in spring.
    • The volcano entered a period of quiescence, giving scientists time to study its crater.
    • After the excitement of the holidays, the house returned to a peaceful quiescence.
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