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/
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
The quiescent volcano sleeps peacefully above the coastal village at dawn.
Quiescent beneath the crescent moon and fluorescent light
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🌳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'.
Breakdown
quiesc- (become quiet, from Latin quies meaning rest) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'being in a state of') = quiescent (being in a state of quietness or rest)
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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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