Quiescent

Pronunciation: /kwiˈɛsənt/

Definitions of quiescent

adjective in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

Example Sentences

A1 The lake was quiescent, with no ripples on the surface.

A2 The quiescent cat slept peacefully in the sun.

B1 The quiescent volcano had not erupted in centuries.

B2 The quiescent market showed no signs of volatility.

C1 The quiescent atmosphere in the room made it easy to concentrate.

C2 The artist's quiescent demeanor belied the intensity of his work.

Examples of quiescent in a Sentence

formal The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.

informal The baby finally fell asleep and is now quiescent.

slang After a long day of work, I just want to be quiescent on the couch.

figurative His emotions were quiescent, buried deep within himself.

Grammatical Forms of quiescent

• past tense: quiesced
• plural: quiescents
• comparative: more quiescent
• superlative: most quiescent
• present tense: quiesces
• future tense: will quiesce
• perfect tense: has quiesced
• continuous tense: is quiescing
• singular: quiescent
• positive degree: quiescent
• infinitive: to quiesce
• gerund: quiescing
• participle: quiescing

Origin and Evolution of quiescent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'quiescent' originated from the Latin word 'quiescere', which means 'to rest' or 'to be still'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quiescent' has retained its original meaning of being at rest or inactive, but has also come to be used in a more metaphorical sense to describe a state of calm or tranquility.