Definition of RENITENCE

renitence

Meanings

Plural: renitences

Noun

  • The state or quality of being renitent; resistance to physical pressure or constraint

Origin / Etymology

From Latin renitens, present participle of reniteo. First known use: 1701. Compare French rénitence.

Scrabble Score: 11

renitence is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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renitence is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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