noun.Quiescence: the state of being quiescent, or at rest
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noun.
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
noun.
quiet and inactive restfulness
Word Usage
"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."