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quiescence vs hibernation

hibernation vs quiescence

quiescence and hibernation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quiescence Yes No No No
hibernation Yes No No No
As nouns, hibernation is a hyponym of quiescence; that is, hibernation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than quiescence:
  • quiescence: a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
  • hibernation: cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
Other hyponyms of quiescence include aestivation, estivation, slumber.
quiescence (noun) hibernation (noun)
quiet and inactive restfulness the act of retiring into inactivity
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter
cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals
Difference between quiescence and hibernation

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