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indwelling

indwelling noun: a dwelling within, especially lodgement or habitation in the mind or soul.

Noun

indwelling (plural indwellings)

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

Adjective

indwelling (not comparable)

  1. implanted within the body
  2. existing as an inner principle; inherent

Forms of indwelling

pluralindwellings

Origin of indwelling

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

From in- + dwelling.

Words formed from indwelling

Phrases with indwelling

Questions about indwelling

What does indwelling mean?
Indwelling means a dwelling within, especially lodgement or habitation in the mind or soul.
What part of speech is indwelling?
Indwelling can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of indwelling?
The plural of indwelling is indwellings.

Words near indwelling in the dictionary

  1. indwell
  2. indwelled
  3. indweller
  4. indwellers
  5. indwelleth
  6. indwelling
  7. indwelling catheter
  8. indwelling catheters
  9. indwellings
  10. indwells
  11. indwelt

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