First Known Use: 1605
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quiescent
adjective qui·es·cent \-sənt\
: not active
medical : not now developing or causing symptoms
Full Definition of QUIESCENT
1
: marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
2
: causing no trouble or symptoms <quiescent gallstones>
— qui·es·cent·ly adverb
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Origin of QUIESCENT
Latin quiescent-, quiescens, present participle of quiescere to become quiet, rest, from quies
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Synonym Discussion of QUIESCENT
latent, dormant, quiescent, potential mean not now showing signs of activity or existence. latent applies to a power or quality that has not yet come forth but may emerge and develop <a latent desire for success>. dormant suggests the inactivity of something (as a feeling or power) as though sleeping <their passion had lain dormant>. quiescent suggests a usually temporary cessation of activity <the disease was quiescent>. potential applies to what does not yet have existence or effect but is likely soon to have <a potential disaster>.
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quiescent
adjective qui·es·cent \-ənt\
Medical Definition of QUIESCENT
1
: being in a state of arrest <quiescent tuberculosis>
2
: causing no symptoms <quiescent gallstones>
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