Definition of quiescent

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qui·es·cent    (kw-snt, kw-) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

Being quiet, still, or at rest; inactive. See Synonyms at latent.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin quiscns , quiscent- present participle of quiscere, to rest, from quis, quiet ; see quiet

OTHER FORMS:
qui·escence (Noun), qui·escent·ly (Adverb)

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