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quiescent

Divide quiescent into syllables:

qui · es · cent

How to pronounce quiescent:

Synonyms for quiescent:

tranquilindolentlethargiccalmundisturbedquietlazyunmovingmotionlessinactive
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Antonyms for quiescent:

vigorousvivaciousboisterousfestivebustlingspringyindustriousfriskyenthusiasticbuoyant
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