renitence r-nt<i>e</i>ns Meaning, Definition & Usage

Re*ni"tence, Re*ni"ten*cy noun (Also<

• Renitence r-ntens
• Renitency

)

Etymology

Cf. F. rénitence.

Definitions

1. The state or quality of being renitent; resistance; reluctance. Sterne.

   We find a renitency in ourselves to ascribe life and irritability to the cold and motionless fibers of plants. E. Darwin.