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quiescence

/kwiˈɛsəns/

Meanings
noun
The state of being quiescent; dormancy.

Examples :

"The volcano had been in a state of quiescence for centuries, leading people to believe it was no longer a threat. "
condition biology nature

Related Words

Illustration grasshoppers

grasshoppers noun

/ˈɡræsˌhɑːpərz/ /ˈɡræsˌhɑːpəz/

A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

"The farmer worried about his crops because the field was full of grasshoppers eating the leaves. "

Illustration cloudless

cloudless adjective

/ˈklaʊdləs/

Without any clouds.

"The sky was cloudless, so we had a perfect picnic in the park. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration reflected

reflected verb

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪd/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

Illustration disturbing

disturbing verb

/dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/

To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.

"A school of fish disturbed the water."

Illustration physiological

physiological adjective

/ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Of, or relating to physiology.

"The athlete's physiological responses to the intense workout were carefully monitored by the coach. "

Illustration conditions

conditions noun

/kənˈdɪʃənz/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The program will run smoothly under these conditions: the computer has enough memory and the internet connection is stable. "

Illustration metabolism

metabolism noun

/mɪˈtab.əl.ɪz.əm/ /məˈtæ.bəlˌɪz.əm/

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

"My grandmother's slow metabolism means she needs to eat smaller portions to maintain a healthy weight. "

Illustration centuries

centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

Illustration quiescent

quiescent adjective

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/

Inactive, quiet, at rest.

"The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave."

Illustration motionless

motionless adjective

/ˈməʊʃənlɛs/ /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/

At rest, stationary, immobile, not moving.

"The statue stood motionless in the park, a silent observer of the children playing. "

Illustration environmental

environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "