 reluctance |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance) | |
| Related terms: | electrical_phenomenon physics | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a certain degree of unwillingness | |
| Synonyms: | hesitation indisposition disinclination hesitancy | |
| Examples: | "a reluctance to commit himself" "after some hesitation he agreed" |
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| Related terms: | unwillingness sloth hesitate indispose | |
| Similar spelling: |
reluctant reluctantly reelect reluctivity |
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