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quiescent

Quiescent (adj) means Inactive, quiet, at rest.

adj
1
Inactive, quiet, at rest.
2
Not sounded; silent.
3
Non-proliferating.
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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin quiēscēns, quiēscentem.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of quiescent?

"quiescent" (adj) means inactive, quiet, at rest.

What are the different meanings of quiescent?

"quiescent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Inactive, quiet, at rest; 2. Not sounded; silent; 3. Non-proliferating.

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