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quiescence

noun

quiet and inactive restfulness

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Word length
10
Starts with
Q
Ends with
E
Contains
UI
Scrabble score
23
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

kwiˈɛsəns

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noun

  1. quiet and inactive restfulness

noun

  1. a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction

    “the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy”

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the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy

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