HyperDic: quiescent

English > 4 senses of the word quiescent:
ADJECTIVEallquiescentnot active or activated
allquiescentmarked by a state of tranquil repose
allquiescentbeing quiet or still or inactive
allquiescent(pathology) causing no symptoms
quiescent > pronunciation
Soundskwayeh'sahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > quiescent: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaningnot active or activated.
Example"the quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation"
Broaderinactivenot exerting influence or change
Spanishreposado
Catalanquiet, reposat
Nounsquiescence, quiescencya state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
English > quiescent: 4 senses > adjective 2
Meaningmarked by a state of tranquil repose.
Example"the quiescent melancholy of the town"
BroaderquietCharacterized by an absence or near absence of agitation / agitation / agitation or activity
Spanishreposado
Nounsquiescence, quiescencyquiet and inactive restfulness
English > quiescent: 4 senses > adjective 3
Meaningquiet or still or inactive.
Broaderdormant, inactive(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct
Spanishquiescente
Nounsquiescence, quiescencya state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
Verbsquiescebecome quiet or quieter
English > quiescent: 4 senses > adjective 4
Meaning(pathology) causing no symptoms.
Example"a quiescent tumor"
CategorypathologyThe branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
Broaderinactive(pathology) not progressing or increasing
Spanishinactivo, quiescente
Catalaninactiu

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