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quiescence

qui·es·cent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kwee-es-uh nt, kwahy-]
    • /kwiˈɛs ənt, kwaɪ-/
    • /kwaɪˈesns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwee-es-uh nt, kwahy-]
    • /kwiˈɛs ənt, kwaɪ-/

Definitions of quiescence word

  • adjective quiescence being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless: a quiescent mind. 1
  • noun quiescence The state of being quiescent; dormancy. 1

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Origin of quiescence

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin quiēscent- (stem of quiēscēns, present participle of quiēscere), equivalent to qui-, base meaning “rest, quiet” + -ēsc- inchoative suffix + -ent- -ent

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Parts of speech for Quiescence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

quiescence popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

quiescence usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for quiescence

noun quiescence

  • dormancy — the state of being dormant.
  • latency — the state of being latent.
  • rest — a support for a lance; lance rest.
  • inertness — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.

Antonyms for quiescence

noun quiescence

  • action — Action is doing something for a particular purpose.

Top questions with quiescence

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