Adjective
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unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
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having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility
"a silent dog whistle"
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not made to sound
"the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'"
"in French certain letters are often unsounded"
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implied by or inferred from actions or statements
"gave silent consent"
"a tacit agreement"
"the understood provisos of a custody agreement"
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failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
"the witness remained silent"
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marked by absence of sound
"a silent house"
"soundless footsteps on the grass"
"the night was still"