1. Adjective
Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid.
2. Adjective
Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting.
3. Adjective
Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in "day" and "say."
4. Noun
A silent letter.
5. Adjective
(pathology) causing no symptoms; "a quiescent tumor"
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