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- [pur-tn-as-i-tee]
- /ˌpɜr tnˈæs ɪ ti/
- /pɜːtɪˈnæsɪtɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-tn-as-i-tee]
- /ˌpɜr tnˈæs ɪ ti/
Definitions of pertinacity word
- noun pertinacity the quality of being pertinacious; persistence. 1
- noun pertinacity the quality or condition of being pertinacious; stubborn persistence; obstinacy 0
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Origin of pertinacity
First appearance:
before 1495 One of the 26% oldest English words
1495-1505; < Late Latin pertinācitās, for Latin pertinācia stubbornness, perseverance (> obsolete pertinacy), equivalent to pertināci- (stem of pertināx) steadfast, stubborn + -tās -ty2. See per-, tenacity
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Parts of speech for Pertinacity
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pertinacity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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pertinacity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pertinacity
noun pertinacity
- adamancy — a state of resoluteness
- briskness — quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
- diligence — constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.
- doggedness — persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious: a dogged worker.
- immovability — incapable of being moved; fixed; stationary.
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