Main Entry: qui·es·cent

Pronunciation: \-s^ənt\

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