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quiescent
01
not currently in motion, operation, or expression
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most quiescent
Comparative
more quiescent
gradable
Examples
The volcano remained quiescent, showing no signs of eruption.
02
(of pathology) relating to a period when a disease is inactive, showing no apparent symptoms or progression
Examples
Post-treatment, the disease became quiescent with no visible signs.
Lexical Tree
quiescent
quiesce
