Definitions for quiescentkwiˈɛs ənt, kwaɪ-
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
qui•es•centkwiˈɛs ənt, kwaɪ-(adj.)
being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless:
a quiescent mind.
Origin of quiescent:
1600–10; < L quiēscent-, s. of quiēscēns, prp. of quiēscere to rest; see -ent
qui•es′cence(n.)
qui•es′cen•cy(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
quiescent(adj)
not active or activated
"the quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation"
quiescent(adj)
marked by a state of tranquil repose
"the quiescent melancholy of the town"
quiescent(adj)
being quiet or still or inactive
quiescent(adj)
(pathology) causing no symptoms
"a quiescent tumor"
Wiktionary
quiescent(Adjective)
Inactive, at rest, quiet.
The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.
Origin: From quiescens, present participle of quiesco, from quies
Webster Dictionary
Quiescent(adj)
being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid
Quiescent(adj)
not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting
Quiescent(adj)
not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in "day" and "say."
Quiescent(noun)
a silent letter
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