patency
The condition or state of being patentThe condition or state of being patent.
/ˈpeɪtənsi/
Meaning
3 sensesThe condition or state of being patent.
The degree of openness (of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter); the relative absence of blockage or obstruction, and measured in percent.
(uncountable)Obviousness; clarity.
More definitions
- the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct
- the property of being easy to see and understand
Origin
From patent + -cy.From patent + -cy.
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Forms
plural: patencies| Singular | patency |
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uncountable
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the property of being easy to see and understand:obviousnessnoticeabilitynoticeableness
Antonyms
5 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedpatent
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable