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Pronunciation : Qui*es"cent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. quiescens, -entis, p. pr. of quiescere: cf. F. quiescent. See Quiesce.]
Definition : 1. Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid.

2. Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting. In times of national security, the feeling of patriotism . . . is so quiescent that it seems hardly to exist. Prof. Wilson.

3. (Gram.)

Defn: Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in "day" and "say."
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Qui*es"cent
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A silent letter. M. Stuart.

(Gram.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913