ˈsaɪlənt adj. 1
not speaking; not uttering or
making or accompanied by
any sound. 2 (of a letter)
written but not
pronounced, e.g. b in
doubt. 3 (of a film)
without a synchronized
soundtrack. 4 (of a person)
taciturn; speaking
little. 5
saying or
recording nothing on
some subject (the records are silent on
the incident). 6 (of spirits)
unflavoured. øsilent
majority those of
moderate opinions
who rarely assert them. silent
partner US = sleeping partner (see SLEEP). øøsilently adv. [L silere silentbe silent]