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(), a.[L. quiescens, -entis, p. pr. of quiescere: cf. F. quiescent. See Quiesce.] 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.) Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in "day" and "say." Quies"cent n.(Gram.) A silent letter. M. Stuart. スポンサード リンク
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