What does percutient mean?
Percutient means (archaic) Striking; having the power of striking or hitting..
Percutient
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(archaic) Striking; having the power of striking or hitting..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) Striking; having the power of striking or hitting.
- (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: […]
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Word Forms
- more percutient
- most percutient
- percutients
Usage Notes
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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: […]
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