Vocabulary : Quiescency to Quietism
Quiescency : The state or quality of being quiescent.Quiescent : Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; not moving; as, a quiescent body or fluid. ;; Not ruffed with passion; unagitated; not in action; not excited; quiet; dormant; resting. ;; Not sounded; silent; as, y is quiescent in "day" and "say." ;; A silent letter.
Quiescently : In a quiescent manner.
Quiescing : of Quiesce
Quiet : In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air. ;; Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still. ;; Not excited or anxious; calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience. ;; Not giving offense; not exciting disorder or trouble; not turbulent; gentle; mild; meek; contented. ;; Not showy; not such as to attract attention; undemonstrative; as, a quiet dress; quiet colors; a quiet movement. ;; The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet. ;; Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security. ;; To stop motion in; to still; to reduce to a state of rest, or of silence. ;; To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief. ;; To become still, silent, or calm; -- often with down; as, be soon quieted down.
