quiescence

Noun
  1. A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction (synset 114035282)
    "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"
    tells us about: dormant, inactive - (of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
    is a type of: inaction, inactiveness, inactivity - the state of being inactive
    subtypes:
    • hibernation - cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
    • aestivation, estivation - (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
    • slumber - a dormant or quiescent state
    same as: dormancy, quiescency
  2. Quiet and inactive restfulness (synset 101066787)
    is a type of: ease, relaxation, repose, rest - freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
    subtypes: vegetation - inactivity that is passive and monotonous, comparable to the inactivity of plant life
    same as: dormancy, quiescency, sleeping

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