qui·es·cent (kw - s  nt, kw -)adj. Being quiet, still, or at rest; inactive. See Synonyms at latent. [Latin qui scns, quiscent-, present participle of quiscere, to rest, from quis, quiet; see quiet.]qui·es cence n.qui·es cent·ly adv. |
quiescent [kwee-ess-ent]
Adjective
Formal quiet, inactive, or dormant [Latin quiescere to rest]
quiescence n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | quiescent - not active or activated; "the quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation" inactive - not exerting influence or change |
| 2. | quiescent - marked by a state of tranquil repose; "the quiescent melancholy of the town" quiet - characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity; "a quiet life"; "a quiet throng of onlookers"; "quiet peace-loving people"; "the factions remained quiet for almost 10 years" | |
| 3. | quiescent - being quiet or still or inactive | |
| 4. | quiescent - (pathology) causing no symptoms; "a quiescent tumor" pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases inactive - (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly |
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