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- [in-dwel]
- /ɪnˈdwɛl/
- /ˈɪn.dwel.ɪŋ/
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- [in-dwel]
- /ɪnˈdwɛl/
Definitions of indwelling word
- verb with object indwelling to inhabit. 1
- verb with object indwelling to possess (a person), as a moral principle or motivating force: compassion that indwells the heart. 1
- verb without object indwelling to dwell (usually followed by in). 1
- verb without object indwelling to abide within, as a guiding force, motivating principle, etc. (usually followed by in): a divine spirit indwelling in nature and the universe. 1
- noun indwelling A dwelling within, especially lodgement or habitation in the mind or soul. 1
- adjective indwelling implanted within the body. 0
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Origin of indwelling
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, indwell is from the Middle English word indwellen. See in-1, dwell
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Parts of speech for Indwelling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indwelling popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
indwelling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indwelling
adj indwelling
- utter — to give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings; Words were uttered in my hearing.
- ingrained — ingrained; firmly fixed.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- inherited — to take or receive (property, a right, a title, etc.) by succession or will, as an heir: to inherit the family business.
- built-in — Built-in devices or features are included in something as a part of it, rather than being separate.
adjective indwelling
- constitutional — Constitutional means relating to the constitution of a particular country or organization.
- elemental — Primary or basic.
Antonyms for indwelling
adj indwelling
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
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