| Noun | 1. quiescency - a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"dormancy, quiescenceinaction, inactiveness, inactivity - the state of being inactivehibernation - cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animalsaestivation, estivation - (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry periodslumber - a dormant or quiescent state | | 2.quiescency - quiet and inactive restfulnessdormancy, quiescence, sleepingrepose, rest, ease, relaxation - freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"vegetation - inactivity that is passive and monotonous, comparable to the inactivity of plant life; "their holiday was spent in sleep and vegetation" |