English Explanatory Dictionary

quiescent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Inactive, quiet, at rest.
  2. Not sounded; silent.
  3. Non-proliferating.

Pronunciation

/kwaɪˈɛsənt/ /kwiˈɛsənt/ [kwaɪ̯ˈɛsn̩t] [kwiˈɛsn̩t] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-quiescent.wav

Word forms

quiescent more quiescent most quiescent

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin quiēscēns, quiēscentem.

Synonyms

dormant torpid abeyant at rest cessant dull fallow idle inactive inert languid latent nonactive passive quiescent silent sedent sedentary slow suspended unactive unbusy unemployed unoccupied calm still tranquil collected composed cool-headed equable equanimous equanimitable even-keeled even-minded even-tempered imperturbable laid-back level-headed mellow pacate pacific peaceable peaceful phlegmatic placid quiet relaxed roolie sedate serene unexcited unfazed unflappable unflustered unperturbable unruffable unruffled untumultuous servile

Related words

acquiescent quiesce

Derived words

angioquiescent immunoquiescent nonquiescent quiescence quiescently quiescin semiquiescent unquiescent
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