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quiescent

/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/
adjective
  1. Inactive, quiet, at rest.

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

  2. Not sounded; silent.

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

  3. Non-proliferating.

Synonymsdormant, servile, calm, still, tranquil

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