quiescent
adjective | /quiescent/
in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
quiescent
adjective | /quiescent/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMin a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
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"The volcano lay quiescent for decades before erupting."
"The company remained quiescent while restructuring plans were made."
Mnemonic Trick
QUIESCENT → QUIET + SCENT: quiet state — inactive or dormant period.
Etymology
From Latin quiescere “to become quiet.”
Used for inactive or latent conditions.
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