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Indwelling Definition & Meaning

indwelling
adjective
  1. existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle; "an indwelling divinity"; "an indwelling goodness"

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What does indwelling mean?
existing or residing as an inner activating spirit or force or principle; "an indwelling divinity"; "an indwelling goodness"
What part of speech is indwelling?
Indwelling is an adjective.

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