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Etymology
Latin quiescent-, quiescens, present participle of quiescere to become quiet, rest, from quies
Definitions
- 1 : marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
- 2 : causing no trouble or symptoms <quiescent gallstones>
Synomyms