How Do You Spell QUIESCE?

Pronunciation: [kwɪˈɛs] (IPA)

The word "quiesce" is spelled with five letters and is pronounced as /kwɪˈɛs/. The IPA phonetic transcription helps to understand the spelling of this word. The first two letters "qu" are pronounced like "k", whereas the rest of the letters follow the traditional English pronunciation. The "i" is pronounced as in "bit", the "e" as in "let", and the final "ce" as "s". This word means to become quiet or tranquil, making it a useful term in both written and spoken language.

QUIESCE Meaning and Definition

1. Quiesce is a verb that refers to the act of becoming quiet, still, or inactive. It is commonly used to describe the state of peacefulness, restfulness, or tranquility. When one "quiesces," they willingly and intentionally quiet their mind, body, or surroundings for a period of time.

   In a literal sense, "quiesce" can be used to describe physical processes or objects becoming silent or immobile. For example, during a power outage, the hum of electronic devices may quiesce, or a busy marketplace may quiesce at night when the shops close and people leave.

   However, "quiesce" is more frequently used metaphorically to describe a mental or emotional state. It suggests a deliberate and purposeful step towards inner calmness or serenity amidst the chaos or noise of the external world. This mental quiescence can be achieved through practices like meditation, deep breathing, or focusing techniques that help quiet the mind and promote relaxation.

   Additionally, "quiesce" is used in the context of computer systems to describe the process of temporarily pausing or suspending the operation of a program or process, often to allow other tasks to be completed or to reduce resource usage. This allows for the smooth and efficient functioning of the overall system.

   Overall, "quiesce" embodies the notion of a deliberate and voluntary effort to foster stillness, silence, or tranquility, be it in the physical, mental, or technological realm.

2. To be silent, as a letter.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for QUIESCE

• 1uiesce
• 2uiesce
• wuiesce
• auiesce
• qyiesce
• qhiesce
• qjiesce
• qiiesce
• q8iesce
• q7iesce
• quuesce
• qujesce
• qukesce
• quoesce
• qu9esce
• qu8esce
• quiwsce
• quissce
• quidsce

Etymology of QUIESCE

The word quiesce comes from the Latin word quiescere, which means to rest or to be still. It is derived from the root word quies, meaning quiet or rest.

Similar spelling words for QUIESCE

• quake,
• quashie,
• queasy,
• quechua,
• quasi,
• quickie.

Conjugate verb Quiesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have quiesced

you would have quiesced

he/she/it would have quiesced

we would have quiesced

they would have quiesced

I would have quiesce

you would have quiesce

he/she/it would have quiesce

we would have quiesce

they would have quiesce

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been quiescing

you would have been quiescing

he/she/it would have been quiescing

we would have been quiescing

they would have been quiescing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would quiesce

you would quiesce

he/she/it would quiesce

we would quiesce

they would quiesce

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be quiescing

you would be quiescing

he/she/it would be quiescing

we would be quiescing

they would be quiescing

FUTURE

I will quiesce

you will quiesce

he/she/it will quiesce

we will quiesce

they will quiesce

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be quiescing

you will be quiescing

he/she/it will be quiescing

we will be quiescing

they will be quiescing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have quiesced

you will have quiesced

he/she/it will have quiesced

we will have quiesced

they will have quiesced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been quiescing

you will have been quiescing

he/she/it will have been quiescing

we will have been quiescing

they will have been quiescing

IMPERATIVE

you quiesce

we let´s quiesce

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to quiesce

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was quiescing

you were quiescing

he/she/it was quiescing

we were quiescing

they were quiescing

PAST PARTICIPLE

quiesced

PAST PERFECT

I had quiesced

you had quiesced

he/she/it had quiesced

we had quiesced

they had quiesced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been quiescing

you had been quiescing

he/she/it had been quiescing

we had been quiescing

they had been quiescing

PRESENT

I quiesce

you quiesce

he/she/it quiesces

we quiesce

they quiesce

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am quiescing

you are quiescing

he/she/it is quiescing

we are quiescing

they are quiescing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

quiescing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have quiesced

you have quiesced

he/she/it has quiesced

we have quiesced

they have quiesced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been quiescing

you have been quiescing

he/she/it has been quiescing

we have been quiescing

they have been quiescing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it quiesce

SIMPLE PAST

I quiesced

you quiesced

he/she/it quiesced

we quiesced

they quiesced