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Quiescent

Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid.

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Dormant 84% connected

Sleeping; as, a dormant animal; hence, not in action or exercise; quiescent; at rest; in abeyance; not disclosed, asserted, or insisted on; as, dorma…

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Dormant 84% connected

Sleeping; as, a dormant animal; hence, not in action or exercise; quiescent; at rest; in abeyance; not disclosed, asserted, or insisted on; as, dorma…

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Inactive 84% connected

Not active; having no power to move; that does not or can not produce results; inert; as, matter is, of itself, inactive.

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Inactive 84% connected

Not active; having no power to move; that does not or can not produce results; inert; as, matter is, of itself, inactive.

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Quiet 84% connected

In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

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Quiet 84% connected

In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

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