Definition of "quiescency" [quiescency]

• Quiescence: the state of being quiescent, or at rest (noun)

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• "While he "chewed the cud" in this ruminating state, his illustrious host remarked his very unusual quiescency, and interrupted it by inquiring the subject of his meditation."
• "But it was not to remain in its quiescency; its trials were not yet over."