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单词 renitent
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Definition of renitent in English:

renitent

adjective ˈrɛnɪtnt
rare
  • Resistant to compulsion or persuasion; uncooperative, recalcitrant; unwilling, reluctant.

noun ˈrɛnɪtnt
rare
  • With the. Renitent people as a class.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Abbot (1562–1633), archbishop of Canterbury. From French rénitent offering physical resistance to pressure or deformation, (now regional (Switzerland)) recalcitrant, unwilling, reluctant or its etymon classical Latin renītent-, renītēns, present participle of renītī.

 
 

Definition of renitent in US English:

renitent

adjectiveˈrɛnɪtnt
rare
  • Resistant to compulsion or persuasion; uncooperative, recalcitrant; unwilling, reluctant.

nounˈrɛnɪtnt
rare
  • With the. Renitent people as a class.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Abbot (1562–1633), archbishop of Canterbury. From French rénitent offering physical resistance to pressure or deformation, (now regional (Switzerland)) recalcitrant, unwilling, reluctant or its etymon classical Latin renītent-, renītēns, present participle of renītī.

 
 
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