Nitency
Pronunciation : Ni"ten*cy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. nitens, p.pr. of nitere to shine.]
Definition : Defn: Brightness; luster. [R.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ni"ten*cy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [From :. nitens, p.pr. pf niti to strive.]
Definition : Defn: Endeavor; rffort; tendency. [R.] Boyle.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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