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QUIETNESS

\kwˈa͡ɪ͡ətnəs], \kwˈa‍ɪ‍ətnəs], \k_w_ˈaɪə_t_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of QUIETNESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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the property of making no sound

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the property of making no sound

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The state of being quiet; stillness; calmness; tranquillity.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. State of being quiet ; freedom from agitation or excitement ; calmness ; coolness; - freedom from disturbance or disorder ; peace ; tranquillity; - silence ; secrecy ; - mildness ; peaceableness.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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