inherence
The state of being inherent or permanently present in somethingThe state of being inherent or permanently present in something; indwelling.
/ɪnˈhɪəɹəns/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The state of being inherent or permanently present in something; indwelling.
More definitions
- the state of inhering; the state of being a fixed characteristic
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Compare French inhérence.Compare French inhérence.
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Forms
plural: inherences| Singular | inherence |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the state of inhering; the state of being a fixed characteristic:inherency
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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