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 Definitions of taciturn  [ˈtæs ɪˌtɜrn]  

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Definition of 'taciturn' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) taciturn
inclined to silence; reserved in speech; uncommunicative.

2.  taciturn
dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner.

Etymology:  (1765–75; < L taciturnus=tacit(us) silent (see tacit ) +-urnus adj. suffix of time)

Definition of 'taciturn' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) taciturn
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
Definition of 'taciturn' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) taciturn
habitually silent; not given to converse; not apt to talk or speak

'taciturn' - Nearby Entries  

tacit  tacit consent  tacitly  taciturn  taciturnity  taciturnly  tacker  



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