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