Remanence

//ˈɹɛmənəns// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The magnetization left behind in a medium after an external magnetic field is removed. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The state of being remanent; continuance; permanence. archaic, countable, uncountable

    "remanence in their flesh"

Synonyms

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continuanceperdurancepermanencepermanencypermansionremanency

Example

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"Neither St. Augustine nor Calvin denied the remanence of the will in the fallen spirit; but they, and Luther as well as they, objected to the flattering epithet 'free' will."

Etymology

From remanent (“that which remains”) + -ence.

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