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inurement

/ɪˈnɜːrmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does inurement mean?

noun

The state of being habituated or accustomed to something, especially a harsh or unpleasant thing.

Example

"The soldiers were inured to the harsh conditions of the desert."

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