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inherency

American  
[in-heer-uhn-see, -her-] / ɪnˈhɪər ən si, -ˈhɛr- /

noun

plural

inherencies
  1. inherence.

  2. something inherent.


Etymology

Origin of inherency

From the Medieval Latin word inhaerentia, dating back to 1595–1605. See inherent, -ency

Example Sentences

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Of these the upper is Male in inherency.

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella

The lower hemisphere of the ovum is Female in inherency.

From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella

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