Quiescence
Pronunciation : Qui*es"cence, Qui*es"cen*cy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. quiescentia, fr. quiescens, p. pr.; cf. F. quiestence. See Quiesce.]
Definition : Defn: 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