Word meaning
quiescent
adjective · kwee-ES-ent
What does quiescent mean?
Quiescent means in a state of inactivity or dormancy.
Quiescent in a sentence
“The volcano has been quiescent for centuries.”
Synonyms for quiescent
- dormant
- inactive
- at rest
Where does quiescent come from?
From Latin quiescere, "to rest."
How to remember quiescent
- Say it out loud a few times: kwee-ES-ent.
- Write one sentence of your own using quiescent, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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