Definition of INHERENCE

inherence

Plural: inherences

Noun

  • the state of inhering; the state of being a fixed characteristic
    • "the inherence of polysemy in human language"
  • The state of being inherent or permanently present in something; indwelling.

Origin / Etymology

Compare French inhérence.

Synonyms

inherency

Scrabble Score: 14

inherence: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
inherence: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
inherence: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

inherence: valid Words With Friends Word