Possible Definitions:
1. Silent (a.) Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
2. Silent (a.) Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
3. Silent (a.) Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.
4. Silent (a.) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in "fable."
5. Silent (a.) Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.
6. Silent (n.) That which is silent; a time of silence.