noun🔗ShareQuiétude, repos, inertieThe state of being quiescent; dormancy."The volcano had been in a state of quiescence for centuries, leading people to believe it was no longer a threat. "Le volcan était en état de quiétude depuis des siècles, ce qui a amené les gens à croire qu'il ne représentait plus une menace.conditionbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuiétude, repos, inactionBeing at rest, quiet, still, inactive or motionless."The lake reflected the cloudless sky in perfect quiescence, not a ripple disturbing its glassy surface. "Le lac reflétait le ciel sans nuages dans une parfaite quiétude, pas une ride ne troublait sa surface vitreuse.conditionstatebeingsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMise au repos, reposThe action of bringing something to rest or making it quiescent; the action of coming to rest or to a quiescent state."The teacher's gentle, calming voice brought a moment of quiescence to the restless classroom. "La voix douce et apaisante du professeur apporta un moment de repos à la classe agitée.actionprocessconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuiescence, reposThe period when a cell is in a term of no growth and no division."The cell entered a state of quiescence after running out of nutrients. "La cellule est entrée en état de quiescence après avoir manqué de nutriments.biologymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareQuiescenceIn insects, a temporary slowing down of metabolism and development in response to adverse environmental conditions, which, unlike diapause, does not involve physiological changes."The grasshoppers entered a state of quiescence during the drought, becoming inactive until the rains returned. "Les sauterelles sont entrées en état de quiescence pendant la sécheresse, devenant inactives jusqu'au retour des pluies.biologyinsectphysiologyenvironmentscienceecologynatureanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
