(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."