QUIESCENCES

Noun

quiescences

plural of quiescence

Source: Wiktionary


QUIESCENCE

Qui*es"cence, Qui*es"cen*cy, n. Etym: [L. quiescentia, fr. quiescens, p. pr.; cf. F. quiestence. See Quiesce.]

Definition: The state or quality of being quiescent. "Quiescence, bodily and mental." H. Spencer. Deeds will be done; -- while be boasts his quiescence. R. Browning.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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