Word: quiescence
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: qui
es
cence
Definition: In insects, a temporary slowing down of metabolism and development in response to adverse environmental conditions, which, unlike diapause, does not involve physiological changes.
Morphemes:
Affix: quiescent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Non-proliferating.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quiescens
Language: la
Decoded: quiescens
PoS: Participle
Meaning: resting, sleeping, reposing
Affix: -ence
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Same as -ance; having the state or condition of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -entia
Language: la
Decoded: -entia
Meaning: -entia