quiescent — in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwaɪəsənt/
Korean meaning: 조용한, 잠잠한, 활동이 없는
Korean pronunciation: **콰**이어선트
Example Sentences
- My phone has been quiescent since I deleted all social media apps.
- The quiescent lake reflected the mountains perfectly.
- After eating too much turkey, Uncle Bob became remarkably quiescent on the couch.
quiescent
ADJECTIVE//ˈkwaɪəsənt//
in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
A person remains quiescent by the perfectly still lake
Quiescent beneath the crescent moon and fluorescent light
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'quiescere' meaning 'to become quiet' or 'to rest', derived from 'quies' meaning 'quiet' or 'rest'. The suffix '-ent' is added to form an adjective meaning 'being in a state of'.
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📝Examples
“My phone has been quiescent since I deleted all social media apps.”
“The quiescent lake reflected the mountains perfectly.”
“After eating too much turkey, Uncle Bob became remarkably quiescent on the couch.”
“The disease remained quiescent for years before symptoms appeared.”
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