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impertinence
noun im·per·ti·nence \(ˌ)im-ˈpər-tə-nən(t)s, -ˈpərt-nən(t)s\
Definition of IMPERTINENCE
1
: the quality or state of being impertinent: as a : irrelevance, inappropriateness b : incivility, insolence
2
: an instance of impertinence
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First Known Use of IMPERTINENCE
1603
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IMPERTINENCE Defined for Kids
impertinence
noun im·per·ti·nence \im-ˈpər-tə-nəns\
Definition of IMPERTINENCE for Kids
: the quality or state of being very rude or disrespectful
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