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QUIESCENT

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Quiescent.

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Quiescent - as an adjective satellite

Not active or activated

Example: "The quiescent level of centimeter wave-length solar radiation"

Marked by a state of tranquil repose

Example: "The quiescent melancholy of the town"

Being quiet or still or inactive

(pathology) causing no symptoms

Example: "A quiescent tumor"

Quiescent - as an adjective

Inactive, quiet, at rest.

Example: "The bats were quiescent at that time of day, so we slowly entered the cave."

Not sounded; silent.

Example: "The k is quiescent in "knight" and "know"."

Non-proliferating.

Example Sentences

"The volcano has been quiescent for several years."
"After a long day at work, she enjoyed the quiescent atmosphere of her home."
"The animals were quiescent during the heat of the day."
"She tried to maintain a quiescent state of mind amidst the chaos."
"During the winter, the garden remains quiescent."
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Word Game Points

Is QUIESCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quiescent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUIESCENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is QUIESCENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quiescent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUIESCENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is QUIESCENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quiescent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUIESCENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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