renitency

noun

re·​ni·​ten·​cy ˈre-nə-tən(t)-sē How to pronounce renitency (audio)
ri-ˈnī-tᵊn(t)-

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of renitency was in 1613

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Cite this Entry

“Renitency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renitency. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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