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quiescent

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/

adjective
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🇬🇧 UK

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/

🇺🇸 US

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/

Meaning

  1. Meaning 1 · adjective

    Inactive, quiet, at rest.

    “The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.”

  2. Meaning 2 · adjective

    Not sounded; silent.

    “The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know".”

  3. Meaning 3 · adjective

    Non-proliferating.

How this word is used

  • Everyday “The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.”
  • General “The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know".”

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Synonyms

dormant servile calm still tranquil

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meticulous

/məˈtɪkjʊləs/

adjective

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

“She kept meticulous notes during the lecture.”

Difficulty 3 general
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