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Grammar : Noun
Spell : kwee-es-uhnt, kwahy-
Phonetic Transcription : kwiˈɛs ənt, kwaɪ-

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Définition of quiescency

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin quiescentem (nominative quiescens), present participle of quiescere, inchoative verb formed from quies "rest, quiet" (see quiet (n.)).
  • As in intermission : noun break, recess
  • As in suspension : noun delay
Example sentences :
  • But it was not to remain in its quiescency; its trials were not yet over.
  • Extract from : « Imaginary Conversations and Poems » by Walter Savage Landor

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