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(1):

(a.) Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.

(2):

(a.) Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.

(3):

(n.) That which is silent; a time of silence.

(4):

(a.) Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.

(5):

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

(6):

(a.) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in "fable."

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Silent'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/silent.html. 1828.
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