quiescent

Phonetic Respelling: [ kwee-es-uhnt, kwahy- ]

Definition:

adj. in a state of inaction or rest; dormant.

Sentence:

A quiescent volcano can still be dangerous!

More example sentences:

A quiescent volcano can still be dangerous!

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Synonyms:

dormant; inactive; asleep; at rest

Antonyms:

active

How many syllables in quiescent?

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Divide quiescent into syllables:

qui-es-cent

Quiescent rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- bessent
- crescent
Three Syllable Rhymes
- depressant
- fluorescent
- incessant
- suppressant
- tumescent
Four Syllable Rhymes
- adolescent
- convalescent
- effervescent
- evanescent
- incandescent
- iridescent
- luminescent
- obsolescent
Five Syllable Rhymes
- antidepressant
- preadolescent

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