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Added 10 October 2026

indwelling

adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about indwelling at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle.
an indwelling divinity

Origin

From Middle English indwelling, equivalent to in- + dwelling.

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