quieting
|qui-et-ing|
B2
/ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/
(quiet)
absence of noise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quiet' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'quietus', where 'quietus' meant 'at rest'.
Historical Evolution
'quietus' transformed into the Old French word 'quiet', and eventually became the modern English word 'quiet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'at rest', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'free from noise or disturbance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'quiet', meaning to make or become quiet.
The mother was quieting her baby.
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