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quiescent

Pronunciation: /kwɪˈɛs(ə)nt, kwʌɪ-/

Definition of quiescent

adjective

  • in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy:strikes were headed by groups of workers who had previously been quiescent

Derivatives

quiescence

noun

quiescently

adverb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin quiescent- 'being still', from the verb quiescere, from quies 'quiet'

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