QUIESCENT


Meaning of QUIESCENT in English

qui ‧ es ‧ cent /kwiˈes ə nt, kwaɪ-/ BrE AmE adjective formal

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: present participle of quiescere ; ⇨ ↑ quiet 1 ]

not developing or doing anything, especially when this is only a temporary state

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.