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silence

3 entries found.

Main Entry:
1si·lence 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1silence
Pronunciation:
\ˈsī-lən(t)s\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin silentium, from silent-, silens
Date:
13th century
1: forbearance from speech or noise : muteness —often used interjectionally2: absence of sound or noise : stillness <in the silence of the night>3: absence of mention: a: oblivion, obscurity b: secrecy <weapons research was conducted in silence>


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