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quiescent
in a state of inactivity
Synonyms
- dormant
- inactive
- still
Antonyms
- active
- lively
quiescent in a sentence
The volcano lay quiescent for centuries.
The volcano lay quiescent for centuries.
Where it comes from
From Latin quiescere 'to be quiet'
Memory hook
QUIESCENT — QUI-ET and dormant.
Read it in context
- The Altered Shore Narrative
- The Clockmaker's Fever Narrative