adj.
Pronunciation: -s ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin quiescent-, quiescens, present participle of quiescere to become quiet, rest, from quies
Date: 1605
1 : marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
2 : causing no trouble or symptoms < quiescent gallstones>
synonyms see LATENT
– qui · es · cent · ly adverb