Etymology of the English word renitent
the English word
renitentderived from the Latin word
renitensderived from the Latin word
reniti (struggle, offer physical resistance; be resistant)
using the Latin prefix
re-derived from the Latin word
niti (press, lean upon; struggle)
Date
The earliest known usage of renitent in English dates from the 18th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
