QUIESCENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

quiescently

In a quiescent manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Qui*es"cent*ly, adv.

Definition: In a quiescent manner.

QUIESCENT

Qui*es"cent, a. Etym: [L. quiescens, -entis, p. pr. of quiescere: cf. F. quiescent. See Quiesce.]

1. Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid.

2. Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting. In times of national security, the feeling of patriotism . . . is so quiescent that it seems hardly to exist. Prof. Wilson.

3. (Gram.)

Definition: Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in "day" and "say."

Qui*es"cent, n. (Gram.)

Definition: A silent letter. M. Stuart.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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