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- [kwee-es-uh nt, kwahy-]
- /kwiˈɛs ənt, kwaɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwee-es-uh nt, kwahy-]
- /kwiˈɛs ənt, kwaɪ-/
Definitions of quiescently word
- adjective quiescently being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless: a quiescent mind. 1
- noun quiescently In a quiescent manner. 1
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Origin of quiescently
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin quiēscent- (stem of quiēscēns, present participle of quiēscere), equivalent to qui-, base meaning “rest, quiet” + -ēsc- inchoative suffix + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Quiescently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quiescently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
quiescently usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quiescently
adverb quiescently
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- sluggishly — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
- inertly — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
Antonyms for quiescently
adverb quiescently
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
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