renitency
nt, ˈrɛn adjective
1.
resisting pressure; resistant.
2.
persistently opposing; recalcitrant.
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renitent (rɪˈnaɪtənt, ˈrɛnɪtənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | reluctant; recalcitrant |
| 2. | not flexible |
| [C18: from Latin renītī to strive afresh, from | |
| re'nitence | |
| —n | |
| re'nitency | |
| —n | |
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| renitent (rɪˈnaɪtənt, ˈrɛnɪtənt) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | reluctant; recalcitrant |
| 2. | not flexible |
| [C18: from Latin renītī to strive afresh, from | |
| re'nitence | |
| —n | |
| re'nitency | |
| —n | |
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