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impertinency

[ im-pur-tn-uhn-see ]
/ ɪmˈpɜr tn ən si /
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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

impersonalize, impersonate, impersonation, impersonator, impertinence, impertinency, impertinent, imperturbable, imperturbation, impervious, impetigo
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How to use impertinency in a sentence

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

    Rupert Prince Palatine|Eva Scott
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