inhesion

[ in-hee-zhuhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the state or fact of inhering; inherence.

inhesion

/ ɪnˈhiːʒən /

noun

See inherence
a less common word for inherence

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inhesion¹

1625–35; < Late Latin inhaesiōn- (stem of inhaesiō ), equivalent to Latin inhaes ( us ) past participle of inhaerēre to inhere + -iōn- -ion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of inhesion¹

C17: from Late Latin inhaesiō, from inhaerēre to inhere

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Example Sentences

Inhesion in something is supposed to be requisite to support the existence of our perceptions.

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