Quiescent

adjective

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveInactive, quiet, at rest.

"The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave."

2.adjectiveNot sounded; silent.

"The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know"."

3.adjectiveNon-proliferating.

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