Nitency
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From a different root, but spelled and pronounced the same it means "striving, endeavor, or tendency."
One source also cites the word "renitency" for use in atmospheric writing. Since brightness and luster are reflected light, wouldn't adding re- be a bit redundant? Any weather people out there care to comment?
One source also cites the word "renitency" for use in atmospheric writing. Since brightness and luster are reflected light, wouldn't adding re- be a bit redundant? Any weather people out there care to comment?
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Both meanings come from nitens, but nitens is a p. pr two different verbs, nitere and niti.
The atmospheric reference came from here: http://thesaurus.com/browse/atmospheric?qsrc=2446
By the by, they are both pronounced KNIT, until you get to re, which can be either KNIT or NIGHT.
The atmospheric reference came from here: http://thesaurus.com/browse/atmospheric?qsrc=2446
By the by, they are both pronounced KNIT, until you get to re, which can be either KNIT or NIGHT.
Life is like playing chess with chessmen who each have thoughts and feelings and motives of their own.
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