noun
- 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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