Quiescence

C2 8+

Pronunciation: /kwiˈɛsəns/

Definitions of quiescence

noun a state of inactivity or dormancy

Example Sentences

A1 After a long day of playing outside, the children were in a state of quiescence as they fell asleep.

A2 The library was a place of quiescence, with everyone reading quietly and peacefully.

B1 Yoga and meditation can help achieve a state of quiescence and relaxation.

B2 The quiescence of the forest was interrupted by the sudden rustling of leaves.

C1 The scientist studied the quiescence of the volcano before predicting its next eruption.

C2 The artist found inspiration in the quiescence of the desert, capturing its beauty in their paintings.

adjective being in a state of rest or stillness

Example Sentences

A1 The baby was in a quiescent state after being fed and changed.

A2 The forest was in a quiescent calm as the sun began to set.

B1 The quiescent atmosphere of the library made it the perfect place to study.

B2 The quiescent waters of the lake reflected the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

C1 The quiescent market was a sign of the impending economic downturn.

C2 Her quiescent demeanor belied the fierce determination that lay beneath the surface.

Examples of quiescence in a Sentence

formal The laboratory equipment must be stored in a state of quiescence when not in use.

informal Make sure to keep the machinery quiet when it's not being used.

slang Keep things chill with the equipment when it's not in action.

figurative Her mind found a moment of quiescence amidst the chaos of the city.

Grammatical Forms of quiescence

plural

quiescences

comparative

more quiescent

superlative

most quiescent

present tense

quiesces

future tense

will quiesce

perfect tense

has quiesced

continuous tense

is quiescing

singular

quiescence

positive degree

quiescent

infinitive

to quiesce

gerund

quiescing

participle

quiesced

Origin and Evolution of quiescence

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'quiescence' originated from the Latin word 'quiescentia', which is derived from the verb 'quiescere' meaning 'to rest'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'quiescence' has retained its original meaning of being in a state of rest or inactivity, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe a state of tranquility or calmness.