Quiescent

Definition:

  • (a.) Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid.
  • (a.) Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting.
  • (a.) Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in "day" and "say."
  • (n.) A silent letter.

Compare quiescent with other words:

odious vs. quiescent

quiescent vs. taciturn

brevity vs. quiescent

quiescent vs. sloth

quiescency vs. quiescent

quiescent vs. stagnate

dormant vs. quiescent

quiescent vs. sangfroid

quiescent vs. silent

quiesce vs. quiescent

acquiescent vs. quiescent

quiescence vs. quiescent

quiescent vs. quiescently

quiescent vs. tranquil

quiescent vs. still

quiescent vs. quiet

active vs. quiescent