Percutient
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Percutient is an adjective meaning (archaic) Striking; having the power of striking or hitting.
Meaning
(archaic) Striking; having the power of striking or hitting.
More Meanings
- (archaic) That which has the power of striking.
Example Sentences
Therefore proceeding upon our grounds before layed; to wit, that no body can be moved of it self; we may determine those motions to be naturall unto bodies which have constant causes, or percutients to make them alwayes in such bodies: […]
Word Forms
- percutients
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impingent, poignant, peracute, ictic, stricken, biting.
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