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quiescent

 

[ หˆkwiษ›snt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

Synonyms

dormant, idle, inactive, motionless

Examples of usage

  • The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.
  • The quiescent lake reflected the clear blue sky above.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality trait

Having a calm, tranquil, and undisturbed nature.

Synonyms

calm, peaceful, serene, tranquil

Examples of usage

  • Despite the chaos around her, she remained quiescent and composed.
  • His quiescent demeanor made him a calming presence in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "quiescent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quieto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ruhig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพะบั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spokojny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ใ‹ใช (shizukana)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tranquilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sessiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์šฉํ•œ (joyonghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klidnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokojnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰้™็š„ (ฤn jรฌng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ miren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kyrr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tranquilo

Etymology

The word 'quiescent' originates from the Latin word 'quiescens', which is the present participle of 'quiescere' meaning 'to rest'. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a state of inactivity or calmness. Over the years, 'quiescent' has come to represent a peaceful and undisturbed state, both in physical and emotional contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,364, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.