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Quiescency (Noun)

Quiet and inactive restfulness.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction; "the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The economy had experienced a state of quiescency after the brief boom of the early 2000s, with slow growth and minimal activity.
A state of quiescency settled over the normally contentious labor dispute as the two sides paused for a moment to reflect on their goals.
For centuries, the once-active volcano stood in a state of quiescency, giving no warning of the cataclysm that would soon erupt.
The innovative tech company's period of quiescency lasted for only a few years before they unveiled their groundbreaking new product.
As the weather front stalled, a state of quiescency fell over the region, marked by clear skies and bright sunshine.