English word quiet comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷyeh₁-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kʷyeh₁- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *kʷiētis | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| *kʷiētos | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | |
| quies | Latin (lat) | (figurative) dream (per quietem, "through/in a dream"). Rest, repose, quiet. |
| quiesco | Latin (lat) | (especially of inanimate objects) I am still or quiet, lie still.. (figuratively) I cease, leave off or desist from something.. (figuratively) I suffer or allow quietly; permit.. (in speech) I make a pause.. I cause to cease, stop, render quiet.. I remain neutral, abstain from action, keep quiet, stand by.. I rest, sleep, repose. |
| quiescere | Latin (lat) | |
| quietus | Latin (lat) | |
| quiet | English (en) | To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.. To cause someone to become quiet. Be quiet. (software) Requiring little or no interaction.. Having little motion or activity; calm.. Not busy, of low quantity.. Not showy; undemonstrative.. Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.. With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise. The absence of sound; quietness.. The absence of [...] |