Where Does Acquiescent Come from?

Where Does Acquiescent Come from?

Acquiesce means essentially "to comply quietly," so it should not surprise you to learn that it is ultimately derived from the Latin verb quiescere, meaning "to be quiet." It arrived in English around 1620, via the French acquiescer, with the now obsolete sense "to rest satisfied."

What is word acquiescent mean?

: tending to accept or allow what others want or demand : inclined to acquiesce a politician accused of being too acquiescent to the demands of special interests. Other Words from acquiescent Synonyms & Antonyms More Example Sentences Learn More About acquiescent.

What does Acques mean?

noun plural. waters [noun plural] a body of water such as the sea, a river etc.

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