patency — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The condition or state of being patent.

   Antonyms

   impatencyimperforationatresiaocclusion

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.

   Antonyms

   obstruction

3. Obviousness; clarity.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

Noun

1. the openness (lack of obstruction) of a bodily passage or duct

   Broader terms

   openness

2. the property of being easy to see and understand

   Synonyms

   obviousnessnoticeabilitynoticeableness

   Broader terms

   conspicuousness