Tingent
//ˈtɪnd͡ʒənt// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having the power to tinge (dye). archaic
"[T]his VVood by the Tincture, it afforded us in VVater, appears to have its coloured part Genuine enough; for as for the VVhite part, it appears upon trial of both at once, much leſs enriched vvith the tingent Property."
Example
More examples"[T]his VVood by the Tincture, it afforded us in VVater, appears to have its coloured part Genuine enough; for as for the VVhite part, it appears upon trial of both at once, much leſs enriched vvith the tingent Property."
Etymology
From Latin tingens, present participle of tingere (“to tinge”). See tinge.
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