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inherency

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[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 Project Gutenberg

In the year of grace 1412 the Vicomte, being then bedridden, died without any disease and of no malady save the inherencies of his age.

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The lower hemisphere of the ovum is Female in inherency.

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