adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A dwelling within, especially lodgement or habitation in the mind or soul.

Adjective

1. 1
   implanted within the body not-comparable
2. 2
   existing as an inner principle; inherent not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

inwardaccessibleat handattendantavailablecongenital

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English indwelling, equivalent to in- + dwelling.

Etymology 2

From in- + dwelling.

Related phrases

indwelling catheter

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