Kilo Lingo

/ˈsaɪ.lənt/

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Translation

Making no sound at all.

Word origin

From Latin silens, from silere, meaning to be quiet.

Origin
Latin
Root
silens
English cognates
silence

Examples

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"Silent" means with no sound at all.

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A person who is "silent" says nothing.

k "" .

A "silent" letter is written down but not said.

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This word is part of lesson 38.