silent

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsaɪlənt/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

That which is silent; a time of silence.

2 Definition

A silent movie

Adjective
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.

2 Definition

Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.

3 Definition

Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed.

Example Sentences
  • The wind is silent.
4 Definition

(pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent.

Example Sentences
  • Silent letters can make some words difficult to spell.
5 Definition

Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.

6 Definition

With the sound turned off; usually on silent or in silent mode.

Example Sentences
  • My phone was on silent.
7 Definition

Without audio capability.

Example Sentences
  • The Magnavox Odyssey was a silent console.
8 Definition

Hidden, unseen.

Example Sentences
  • a silent voter; a silent partner
9 Definition

Of an edit or change to a text, not explicitly acknowledged.

Example Sentences
  • silent revisions; a silent emendation
10 Definition

Not implying significant modifications which would affect a peptide sequence.

11 Definition

Undiagnosed or undetected because of an absence of symptoms.

12 Definition

Of distilled spirit: having no flavour or odour.