5. Having no effect; not operating; inefficient. [R.] Cause . . . silent, virtueless, and dead. Sir W. Raleigh. Silent partner. See Dormant partner, under Dormant.
Syn.
— Mute; taciturn; dumb; speechless; quiet; still. See Mute, and
Taciturn.
SILENT
Si"lent, n.
Defn: That which is silent; a time of silence. [R.] "The silent of the night." Shak.
SILENTIARY
Si*len"ti*a*ry, n. Etym: [L. silentiarius: cf. F. silenciaire. See
Silence.]
Defn: One appointed to keep silence and order in court; also, one sworn not to divulge secre
SILENTIOUS
Si*len"tious, a. Etym: [L. silentiosus: cf. F. silencieux.]
Defn: Habitually silent; taciturn; reticent. [R.]
SILENTLY
Si"lent*ly, adv.
Defn: In a silent manner.