renitence

re·ni·tent

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-nahyt-nt, ren-i-tuh nt]
- /rɪˈnaɪt nt, ˈrɛn ɪ tənt/
- /rɪnˈaɪtəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-nahyt-nt, ren-i-tuh nt]
- /rɪˈnaɪt nt, ˈrɛn ɪ tənt/

Definitions of renitence word

adjective renitence resisting pressure; resistant. 1
adjective renitence persistently opposing; recalcitrant. 1

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Origin of renitence

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

1695-1705; < Latin renītent- (stem of renītēns), present participle of renītī to resist, equivalent to re- re- + nīt(ī) to strive, make an effort + -ent- -ent

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Parts of speech for Renitence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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renitence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for renitence

noun renitence

impedance — Electricity. the total opposition to alternating current by an electric circuit, equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the resistance and reactance of the circuit and usually expressed in ohms. Symbol: Z.
halting — Archaic. lame; limping.
impeding — to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
withstanding — to stand or hold out against; resist or oppose, especially successfully: to withstand rust; to withstand the invaders; to withstand temptation.

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