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impertinency

[ im-pur-tn-uh n-see ]
/ ɪmˈpɜr tn ən si /

noun, plural im·per·ti·nen·cies.

impertinence.

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Origin of impertinency

From the Medieval Latin word impertinentia, dating back to 1580–90. See impertinent, -ency

Words nearby impertinency

impersonality, impersonalize, impersonate, impersonator, impertinence, impertinency, impertinent, imperturbable, imperturbation, impervious, impetiginous
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Example sentences from the Web for impertinency

  • Here also are the Scottish Commissioners, who every day bring some new proposal to the King, full of impertinency.

    Rupert Prince Palatine|Eva Scott