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



RESET




Word of the Day

12 December 2024

CONDOM

(noun) contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse


Do you know this game?

Wordscapes

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins