QUIESCENT


Meaning of QUIESCENT in English

[ kwɪ'ɛs(ə)nt , kwʌɪ- ]

■ adjective in a state or period of inactivity.

Derivatives

quiescence noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C17: from L. ~- , quiescere 'be still', from quies 'quiet'.

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