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silent
[ sahy-luhnt ]
/ ˈsaɪ lənt /
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adjective
noun
Usually silents. silent films.
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Origin of silent
synonym study for silent
1. See still1.
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British Dictionary definitions for silent
silent
/ (ˈsaɪlənt) /
adjective
noun
a silent film
Derived forms of silent
silently, adverbsilentness, nounWord Origin for silent
C16: from Latin silēns, from silēre to be quiet
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Medical definitions for silent
silent
[ sī′lənt ]
adj.
Producing no detectable signs or symptoms. Used of certain diseases or pathological processes.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for silent
silent
[ sī′lənt ]
Relating to a mutation that changes a nucleotide in a codon without a difference in the amino acid for which it is coded. See more at point mutation.
Producing no detectable signs or symptoms, as a medical condition such as heart attack.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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