INDWELLING

indwelling

(adjective) existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle; “an indwelling divinity”; “an indwelling goodness”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

indwelling (plural indwellings)

A dwelling within, especially lodgement or habitation in the mind or soul.

Synonyms

• See also intrinsicality

Etymology 2

Adjective

indwelling (not comparable)

implanted within the body

existing as an inner principle; inherent

Source: Wiktionary


In"dwell`ing, n.

Definition: Residence within, as in the heart. The personal indwelling of the Spirit in believers. South.

INDWELL

In"dwell`, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Indwelt; p. pr. & vb. n. Indwelling.]

Definition: To dwell in; to abide within; to remain in possession. The Holy Ghost became a dove, not as a symbol, but as a constantly indwelt form. Milman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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