noun
patency
Patency (noun) means the state or quality of being patent.
noun
1
The state or quality 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
The quality of being obvious or clear.
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Etymology
Formed from patent and -cy.
Synonyms
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obviousness
noticeableness
noticeability
Antonyms
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Rhymes for patency
agency
latency
urgency
potency
decency
regency
currency
tendency
clemency
leniency
frequency
emergency
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of patency?
"patency" (noun) means the state or quality of being patent.
What is another word for patency?
Other words for "patency" include obviousness, noticeableness, noticeability.
What is the opposite of patency?
Opposites of "patency" include occlusion, obstruction.
What are the different meanings of patency?
"patency" has 3 main meanings: 1. The state or quality 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. The quality of being obvious or clear.
