quiescent
qui·es·cent
adj \-sənt\Definition of QUIESCENT
1
: marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
2
: causing no trouble or symptoms <quiescent gallstones>
— qui·es·cent·ly adverb
See Examples of QUIESCENT
- <a group of quiescent loungers recovering from the Thanksgiving feast>
Origin of QUIESCENT
Latin quiescent-, quiescens, present participle of quiescere to become quiet, rest, from quies
First Known Use: 1605
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