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quiescent

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Main Entry:
qui·es·cent 
          Listen to the pronunciation of quiescent
Pronunciation:
\-sənt\
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


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