INHERENCE

inherence, inherency

(noun) the state of inhering; the state of being a fixed characteristic; “the inherence of polysemy in human language”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

inherence (usually uncountable, plural inherences)

The state of being inherent or permanently present in something; indwelling.

Synonyms

• See also intrinsicality

Source: Wiktionary


In*her"ence, In*her"en*cy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. inhérence.]

Definition: The state of inhering; permanent existence in something; innateness; inseparable and essential connection. Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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