quiescent

Speech parts

1. quiescent - Noun

2. quiescent - Adjective

3. quiescent - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid.

Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting.

Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in "day" and "say."

A silent letter.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

still calm dormant tranquil pacific whist placid constant stable permanent firm lasting cool silent static
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Antonyms

working active animal sprightly affected concerned
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Phrases with the word

quiescent period viral quiescent state viral quiescent infection be quiescent quiescent spore

Examples

The peer review system is satisfactory during quiescent times, but not during a revolution in a discipline such as astrophysics, when the establishment seeks to preserve the status quo. Hannes Alfvén

Those of us who decided to work for democracy in Burma made our choice in the conviction that the danger of standing up for basic human rights in a repressive society was preferable to the safety of a quiescent life in servitude. Aung San Suu Kyi

You have a voice, which has been perhaps been quiescent on matters economic because you have in the past deferred to the authority of the economist. There is no reason to remain quiet. Steve Keen

a quiescent tumor Source: Internet

the quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation Source: Internet

the quiescent melancholy of the town Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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