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English word quiet comes from Proto-Indo-European *kʷyeh₁-

*kʷyeh₁- (Proto-Indo-European)

*kʷiētis (Proto-Italic)

*kʷiētos (Proto-Italic)

quies (Latin)

(figurative) dream (per quietem, "through/in a dream"). Rest, repose, quiet.

quiesco (Latin)

(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)

quietus (Latin)

quiet (English)

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 [...]

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