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quiescently Definition


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quiescent
adj
    1. Quiet, silent, at rest or in an inactive state, usually temporarily.
      Thesaurus: dormant, inactive, latent, still, abeyant, resting, tranquil, calm, serene, placid, quiet; Antonym: active.
    2. phonetics.
      Said of a consonant: not sounded.
Derivative: quiescence
noun
    Derivative: quiescency
    noun
      Derivative: quiescently
      adverb
        Etymology: 17c: from Latin quiescere to be quiet.



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