Quiescent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkwi.É›snÌ©t/, /ˈkwai.É›snÌ©t/

Origin

From Latin quiescens, present participle of quiescere, from quies

Full definition of quiescent

Adjective

1. Inactive, at rest, quiet.The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.
• Professor WilsonIn times of national security, the feeling of patriotism ... is so quiescent that it seems hardly to exist.
2. (grammar) Not sounded; silent.The y is quiescent in "day" and "say".

Synonyms

• still
• tranquil

Derived terms

• quiescence
• quiescently