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Meaning of the word quiescent in English

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quiescent

US /kwiˈes.ənt/
UK /kwiˈes.ənt/
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Adjective

1.

in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

Example:
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The volcano has been quiescent for decades.
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The disease remained quiescent for many years before flaring up again.
Synonym:
dormantinactivelatentat restinert
Synonym:
activedynamicvigorous
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