quiescent

UK
/kwɪˈɛs.ənt/
US
/kwaɪˈɛs.ənt/
quiescentadjective
more quiescent
Comp.
most quiescent
Super.
UK
/kwɪˈɛs.ənt/
US
/kwaɪˈɛs.ənt/
Traduzioni
quiescentSoutenu, surtout en contexte scientifique, médical ou géologique.
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century, showing no signs of eruption.
Le volcan est resté quiescent pendant plus d’un siècle, sans montrer de signes d’éruption.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
dormantSurtout en médecine et en biologie.
Definizioni
In a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century, showing no signs of eruption.
In medicine or biology, showing no symptoms or activity; dormant.
The infection can remain quiescent in the body for decades.