1. a state of inactivity or dormancy

Examples

• The volcano remained in quiescence for decades before erupting again.
• After the storm, the lake returned to a state of quiescence.
• The patient’s symptoms showed quiescence during treatment.
• The political movement entered a period of quiescence after the election.
• Seeds often remain in quiescence until conditions are right for germination.
• The quiescence of the forest was broken only by birdsong.