inherence en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɪnˈhɪəɹəns/ (UK)
Etymology
Compare French inhérence.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The state of being inherent or permanently present in something; indwelling.
Yes, to savour to the full the sheer inherence of things, so pure and gentle is it; if you get still enough you can hear the grass growing.
1985, Lawrence Durrell, Quinx (Avignon Quintet), Faber & Faber, published 2004, page 1260:the gay man , in his greatest bravery , is only pleased because I am pleased with the sight ; so borrowing his little and imaginary complacency from the delight that I have , not from any inherence of his own possession
1651, Jer[emy] Taylor, “[XXVIII Sermons Preached at Golden Grove; Being for the Summer Half-year, […].] ”, in ΕΝΙΑΥΤΟΣ [Eniautos]. A Course of Sermons for All the Sundays of the Year. […], 2nd edition, London: […] Richard Royston […], published 1654, →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| inherences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (4)
ca inherència (Translations) · es inhesión (Translations) · fr inhérence (Translations) · es inherencia (Translations)