nitency Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ni"ten*cy noun
Etymology
L. nitens, p.pr. of nitere to shine.
Definitions
  1. Brightness; luster. R.
Ni"ten*cy noun
Etymology
From :. nitens, p.pr. pf niti to strive.
Definitions
  1. Endeavor; rffort; tendency. R. Boyle.

Webster 1913