Definition of "quiescence" in English

noun

1. The state of being quiescent; dormancy.

2. Being at rest, quiet, still, inactive or motionless.

3. The action of bringing something to rest or making it quiescent; the action of coming to rest or to a quiescent state.

4. (microbiology) The period when a cell is in a term of no growth and no division.

5. (entomology) In insects, a temporary slowing down of metabolism and development in response to adverse environmental conditions, which, unlike diapause, does not involve physiological changes.