inhesion

American  

[in-hee-zhuhn] / ɪnˈhi ʒən /

noun

1. the state or fact of inhering; inherence.

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inhesion British  

/ ɪnˈhiːʒən /

noun

1. a less common word for inherence

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Etymology

Origin of inhesion

1625–35; < Late Latin inhaesiōn- (stem of inhaesiō ), equivalent to Latin inhaes ( us ) past participle of inhaerēre to inhere + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

In order to put a stop to these endless cavils on both sides, I know no better method, than to ask these philosophers in a few words, What they mean by substance and inhesion?

From A Treatise of Human Nature by Hume, David

To apply this to the present case; there are two different systems of being presented, to which I suppose myself under necessity of assigning some substance, or ground of inhesion.

From A Treatise of Human Nature by Hume, David

But it is intelligible and consistent to say, that objects exist distinct and independent, without any common simple substance or subject of inhesion.

From A Treatise of Human Nature by Hume, David