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单词 quiescent
释义 qui·es·cent
I. \-nt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin quiescent-, quiescens, present participle of quiescere to be quiet — more at quiet
1.
 a. : marked by a state of inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest : motionless, quiet
  < the quiescent melancholy of the town — Arnold Bennett >
 b.
  (1) : arrested
   < quiescent tuberculosis >
  (2) : causing no symptoms
   < quiescent gallstones >
2. of a letter : not pronounced : silent — compare movable
Synonyms: see latent
II. noun
(-s)
: a silent letter (as in Hebrew)
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