silenta.[L. silens, -entis, p. pr. of silere to be silent; akin to Goth. ana-silan.]1. Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.()How silent is this town! (Shak.)2. Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.()Ulysses, adds he, was the most eloquent and most silent of men. (Broome.)This new-created world, whereof in hell
Fame is not silent. (Milton.)3. Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.(Parnell. Sir W. Raleigh.)4. (Pron.) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in fable.()5. Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.()Cause . . . silent, virtueless, and dead. (Sir W. Raleigh.)Silent partner. See Dormant partner, under Dormant.()()n. That which is silent; a time of silence.(Shak.)