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inherences

inherences is the plural of inherence.

Meaning of inherence

Noun

inherence (usually uncountable, plural inherences)

  1. (usually) The state of being inherent or permanently present in something; indwelling.
    • the gay man , in his greatest bravery , is only pleased because I am pleased with the sight ; so borrowing his little and imaginary complacency from the delight that I have , not from any inherence of his own possession1651, Jer[emy] Taylor, “[XXVIII Sermons Preached at Golden Grove; Being for the Summer Half-year, […].] ”, in ΕΝΙΑΥΤΟΣ [Eniautos]. A Course of Sermons for All the Sundays of the Year. […], 2nd...

Questions about inherences

What is inherences the plural of?
Inherences is the plural of inherence.

Words near inherences in the dictionary

  1. inherced
  2. inhere
  3. inhered
  4. inhereditary
  5. inherence
  6. inherences
  7. inherencies
  8. inherency
  9. inherent
  10. inherent power
  11. inherent powers

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