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Definition of Silent
1. Adjective. Marked by absence of sound. "The night was still"
Similar to: Quiet
Derivative terms: Silence, Silence, Soundlessness, Stillness
2. Adjective. Failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to. "The witness remained silent"
3. Adjective. Implied by or inferred from actions or statements. "The understood provisos of a custody agreement"
4. Adjective. Not made to sound. "In French certain letters are often unsounded"
5. Adjective. Having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility. "A silent dog whistle"
6. Adjective. Unable to speak because of hereditary deafness.
Definition of Silent
1. a. Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
2. n. That which is silent; a time of silence.
Definition of Silent
1. Acronym. (abbreviation of (soplink syndrome of irreversible lithium - effectuated neurotoxicity)) ¹
2. Adjective. Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. ¹
3. Adjective. Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative. ¹
4. Adjective. Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is '''silent'''. ''Parnell''. Sir W. Raleigh. ¹
5. Adjective. (context: pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, "e is silent in fable." ¹
6. Adjective. Having no effect; not operating; inefficient. ¹
7. Adjective. (technology) Without audio capability. ¹
8. Adjective. Hidden, unseen, as a silent voter or silent partner. ¹
9. Noun. That which is silent; a time of silence. ¹
10. Noun. A silent movie ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Silent
1. making no sound or noise [adj -LENTER, -LENTEST] : SILENTLY [adv]
Medical Definition of Silent
1. Producing no detectable signs or symptoms, said of certain diseases or morbid processes. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Silent
Literary usage of Silent
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Improving Schools by Standardized Tests by Samuel Stevens Brooks (1922)
"I know of but two attempts so far to produce books specially designed to aid in
the development of real silent-reading ability. These attempts have resulted ..."