Definition of silent

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Silent (a.) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in fable..

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Silent :: Silent (a.) Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
Mute :: Mute (n.) A letter which represents no sound; a silent letter; also, a close articulation; an element of speech formed by a position of the mouth organs which stops the passage of the breath; as, p, b, d, k, t..
Whist :: Whist (v. i.) To be or become silent or still; to be hushed or mute.
Close-tongued :: Close-tongued (a.) Closemouthed; silent.
Reticent :: Reticent (a.) Inclined to keep silent; reserved; uncommunicative.
Silent :: Silent (a.) Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.
Wordless :: Wordless (a.) Not using words; not speaking; silent; speechless.
Ozone :: Ozone (n.) A colorless gaseous substance (O/) obtained (as by the silent discharge of electricity in oxygen) as an allotropic form of oxygen, containing three atoms in the molecule. It is a streng oxidizer, and probably exists in the air, though by he ordinary tests it is liable to be confused with certain other substances, as hydrogen dioxide, or certain oxides of nitrogen. It derives its name from its peculiar odor, which resembles that of weak chlorine..
Dummy :: Dummy (a.) Silent; mute; noiseless; as a dummy engine.
Inaudible :: Inaudible (a.) Not audible; incapable of being heard; silent.
Silent :: Silent (a.) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in fable..
Quiesce :: Quiesce (a. & n.) To be silent, as a letter; to have no sound..
Elapse :: Elapse (v. i.) To slip or glide away; to pass away silently, as time; -- used chiefly in reference to time..
Languageless :: Languageless (a.) Lacking or wanting language; speechless; silent.
Peace :: Peace (v. t. & i.) To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop.
Hush :: Hush (v. i.) To become or to keep still or quiet; to become silent; -- esp. used in the imperative, as an exclamation; be still; be silent or quiet; make no noise..
Clumber :: Clumber (n.) A kind of field spaniel, with short legs and stout body, which, unlike other spaniels, hunts silently..
Acquiescence :: Acquiescence (n.) A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content; -- distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction..
Silent :: Silent (a.) Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent..
Conticent :: Conticent (a.) Silent.
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