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repose vs quiescence

quiescence vs repose

repose and quiescence both are nouns.

repose is a verb but quiescence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repose Yes No Yes No
quiescence Yes No No No
As nouns, quiescence is a hyponym of repose; that is, quiescence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than repose:
  • repose: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
  • quiescence: quiet and inactive restfulness
Other hyponyms of repose include bed rest, bedrest, laziness, lie-in, dormancy, quiescency, sleeping, leisure.
repose (noun) quiescence (noun)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) quiet and inactive restfulness
a disposition free from stress or emotion a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
repose (verb) quiescence (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 repose and quiescence

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