patency
3 synonyms and 2 antonyms for patency, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state or quality of being patent.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
obviousness
noticeableness
noticeability
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The state or quality of being patent.
obviousness
noticeableness
noticeability
Opposites
2. noun
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.
Opposites
Etymology
Formed from patent and -cy.
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