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Uncommonquiescent
The correct spelling is quiescent.
How to pronounce quiescent
/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/
Say it like: Kwee-sse-nt
The correct spelling is quiescent. Inactive, quiet, at rest. For example: "The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave."
Usage Examples
“The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave.”
“The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know".”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Inactive, quiet, at rest.
- 2.Not sounded; silent.
- 3.Non-proliferating.
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