What is the meaning of quiescency?

A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction.
- usage: "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"
- synonyms: dormancy, quiescence
Quiet and inactive restfulness.
- synonyms: quiescence, dormancy, sleeping

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APA	WordNet. (2010). Quiescency. Retrieved September 25, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/quiescency/definitions/1305115
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