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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The fact or state of being in; existence in something else. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Inherence; inherent existence; indwelling; immanence. countable, uncountable

   "This is not spoken concerning the union, the inbeing, or indwelling of any distinct divine nature of Christ"

3. 3
   Inward or essential nature; that which a thing is in itself. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   An indwelling being. countable, obsolete, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

immanenceindwellinginherenceintrinsicalityinwardness

Example

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"This is not spoken concerning the union, the inbeing, or indwelling of any distinct divine nature of Christ"

Etymology

From in- + being. Compare Old English onwist (“habitation”), Dutch aanwezigheid (“presence, existence”).

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