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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