obmutescence
noun
ob·mu·tes·cence
\ˌäbmyəˈtesən(t)s\
Definition of obmutescence
: a becoming or keeping silent or mute
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Origin and Etymology of obmutescence
Latin obmutescere to become mute (from ob- to, toward + mutescere to become mute, from mutus mute) + English -ence
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