dormancy (n.)

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

    [ Syn: quiescence , quiescency ]

  2. quiet and inactive restfulness

    [ Syn: quiescence , quiescency , sleeping ]

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