english word · 2026-09-16
quiescence
noun
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or tranquil repose. It refers to a period of peaceful stillness in both the physical world and the human mind.
Etymology
From the Latin 'quiescere', meaning to rest or become still.
Examples
"After the chaotic week, she found a moment of perfect quiescence in the garden at dawn."
"The lake entered a state of quiescence as the winds died down and the surface became a silver mirror."
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