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quiescent

The correct spelling is quiescent.

How to pronounce quiescent

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/
adjective

IPA: /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. 1.Inactive, quiet, at rest.
  2. 2.Not sounded; silent.
  3. 3.Non-proliferating.

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