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patency.

The condition or state of being patent.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpeɪtənsi/
  1. The condition or state of being patent.

  2. The degree of openness (of a tube, such as a blood vessel or catheter); the relative absence of blockage or obstruction, and measured in percent.

  3. Obviousness; clarity.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From patent + -cy.

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