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stillness

Main Entry:: ¹still
Pronunciation:: \ˈstil\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English stille, from Old English; akin to Old High German stilli still and perhaps to Old English steall stall — more at stall
Date:: before 12th century

1 a: devoid of or abstaining from motion barchaic : sedentary c: not effervescent <still wine> d (1): of, relating to, or being a static photograph as contrasted with a motion picture (2): designed for taking still photographs <a still camera> (3): engaged in taking still photographs <a still photographer>2 a: uttering no sound : quiet b: subdued , muted3 a: calm , tranquil b: free from noise or turbulence

— still·ness noun

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