Quiescence and While

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Quiescence noun - A state of temporary inactivity.

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While is an antonym for quiescence.

While noun - The active use of energy in producing a result.

Usage example: it's not worth my while to fix it, so we'll get a new one

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Quiescence is an antonym for while.

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While and Quiescence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/quiescence/while

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