quiescent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.3 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈkwɪi.ɛsn̩t/

[edit] Adjective

quiescent (comparative more quiescent, superlative most quiescent)

1. Inactive, at rest, quiet.

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

[edit] Synonyms

• still
• tranquil

[edit] Translations

[edit] Derived terms

• quiescence
• quiescently

[edit] See also

• acquiescent
• quiesce