quiescence

The word “quiescence” has 3 syllables: qui-es-cence

It's pronounced as /kwɪˈɛsəns/

What is synonym and antonym for quiescence?

In the thesaurus, “quiescence” has 49 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quiescence along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quiescence

abeyance
calm
cold storage
coma
dallying
deep freeze
doldrums
dormancy
downtime
hibernation
holding pattern
hypnosis
idleness
impasse
inaction
inactivity
indolence
inertia
inertness
languor
lassitude
latency
layoff
laziness
lethargy
listlessness
loafing
lolling
lounging
moratorium
motionlessness
nonaction
quiet
recess
recession
remission
repose
rest
shiftlessness
sleep
sleepiness
sloth
sluggishness
slumber
standstill
suspended animation
suspense
suspension
torpor

Antonyms for quiescence

action
activeness
activity
animateness
assiduity
assiduousness
briskness
business
continuance
continuation
diligence
employment
exuberance
industriousness
industry
jazziness
liveliness
occupation
peppiness
recommencement
renewal
resumption
resuscitation
robustness
sprightliness
vibrancy
vivacity

Meanings of quiescence

noun
1. The state of being quiescent; dormancy.
2. Being at rest, quiet, still, inactive or motionless.
3. The action of bringing something to rest or making it quiescent; the action of coming to rest or to a quiescent state.
4. The period when a cell is in a term of no growth and no division.
5. In insects, a temporary slowing down of metabolism and development in response to adverse environmental conditions, which, unlike diapause, does not involve physiological changes.

Example Sentences

After a hectic day, she found solace in the quiescence of her peaceful garden.
The pond was a picture of serene quiescence, undisturbed by even the slightest ripple.
The quiescence of the library was conducive to deep concentration and study.
The doctor recommended rest and quiescence as the best remedy for his patient's anxiety.
The village settled into a state of quiescence after the busy harvest season came to an end.

On this page you'll find 76 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quiescence, such as: abeyance, action, activeness, activity, animateness, assiduity, assiduousness.

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