resting state
Default inactive mode
Resting state describes a baseline condition when something is inactive or unstimulated.
In neuroscience, the brain's resting state refers to activity patterns when a person isn't engaged in a specific task—the mind wandering or daydreaming.
In physics, an object at resting state has no net force acting on it: The particle returns to its resting state after excitation.
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- dormantInactive but capable
- baselineStandard for comparison
- stillnessComplete lack of motion
- calmFree from agitation
sleep · meditation · relaxation · default · default mode network · quiet · pause · equilibrium · fMRI · neural · inactive · repose · tranquil · breathing · catching breath · recovery · standby · low power
resting stateexertion
Vigorous physical effort
exercise · physical activity · peak performance · locomotion · movement
resting statearousal
Stirring to heightened state
excitation · heightened state · stress response · fight-or-flight · vigilance
rest, rests, rested, restful, restless, restfully, restlessness, restfulness, state