QUIESCENT

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/ ► audio Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 23

Definition

  1. adjective not active or activated.
  2. adjective marked by a state of tranquil repose.
  3. adjective being quiet or still or inactive.
  4. adjective (pathology) causing no symptoms.

Examples

  • “The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.”
  • “The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know".”

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