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Webster 1913 Edition
Quiescent
1.
Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving;
as, a
. quiescent
body or fluid2.
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
Qui-es′cent
,Noun.
(Gram.)
A silent letter.
M. Stuart.
Webster 1828 Edition
Quiescent
QUIES'CENT
,Adj.
1.
Resting being in a state of repose; still: not moving; as a quiescent body or fluid. 2.
Not ruffled with passion; unagitated; as the mind.3.
Silent; not sounded; having no sound; as a quiescent letter. Sow mow, with w quiescent; say, day, with y quiescent.QUIES'CENT
,Noun.