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   Silent , a. [L. silens, -entis, p. pr. of silere to be silent; akin to Goth. ana-silan.]
   Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
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   How silent is this town!
   Shak.
   
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   Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
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   Ulysses, adds he, was the most eloquent and most silent of men.
   Broome.
   
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   This new-created world, whereof in hell
   Fame is not silent.
   Milton.
   
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   Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.
   Parnell. Sir W. Raleigh.
   
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   (Pron.) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in “fable.”
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   Having no effect; not operating; inefficient. [R.]
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   Cause . . . silent, virtueless, and dead.
   Sir W. Raleigh.
   
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   Silent partner. See Dormant partner, under Dormant.
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   Syn. -- Mute; taciturn; dumb; speechless; quiet; still. See Mute, and Taciturn.
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   Silent, n. That which is silent; a time of silence. [R.] “The silent of the night.” 
   Shak.
   
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