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quiescence vs repose

repose vs quiescence

quiescence and repose both are nouns.

quiescence is not a verb while repose is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quiescence Yes No No No
repose Yes No Yes No
As nouns, repose is a hypernym of quiescence; that is, repose is a word with a broader meaning than quiescence:
  • quiescence: quiet and inactive restfulness
  • repose: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Other hypernyms of quiescence include ease, relaxation, rest.
quiescence (noun) repose (noun)
quiet and inactive restfulness freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
quiescence (verb) repose (verb)
put or confide something in a person or thing
lie when dead
put in a horizontal position
lean in a comfortable resting position
to put something (eg trust) in something
be inherent or innate in
Difference between quiescence and repose

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