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Meaning of quiescent

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

quiescent

Pronunciation:/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Inactive, quiet, at rest.

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

  2. Not sounded; silent.

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

  3. Non-proliferating.