Definition of INDWELLING

indwelling

Meanings

Plural: indwellings

Verb

  • to exist as an inner activating spirit, force, or principle

Adjective Satellite

  • existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle
    • "an indwelling divinity"
    • "an indwelling goodness"

Noun

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

Adj

  • implanted within the body
  • existing as an inner principle; inherent

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English indwelling, equivalent to in- + dwelling.

Synonyms

indwell

Scrabble Score: 15

indwelling is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
indwelling is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
indwelling is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

indwelling is a valid Words With Friends word