# renitence

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The state or quality of being renitent; resistance to physical pressure or constraint

## Etymology
From Latin renitens, present participle of reniteo. First known use: 1701. Compare French rénitence.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/renitence