incurrent

[ in-kur-uhnt, -kuhr- ]

adjective

1. carrying or relating to an inward current.

incurrent

/ ɪnˈkʌrənt /

adjective

1. (of anatomical ducts, tubes, channels, etc) having an inward flow
2. flowing or running in an inward direction

Word History and Origins

Origin of incurrent¹

1555–65; < Latin incurrent- (stem of incurrēns ), present participle of incurrere. See incur, -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of incurrent¹

C16: from Latin incurrēns running into; see incur

Example Sentences

The sides are fluted with deep furrows which contain the small incurrent apertures.

From Project Gutenberg

Its food consists of microscopic organisms which are taken in through the incurrent siphon.

From Project Gutenberg