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pugnaciously

pug·na·cious
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [puhg-ney-shuh s]
    • /pʌgˈneɪ ʃəs/
    • /pʌɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃə.sli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puhg-ney-shuh s]
    • /pʌgˈneɪ ʃəs/

Definition of pugnaciously word

  • adjective pugnaciously inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative. 1
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Origin of pugnaciously

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; pugnaci(ty) (< Latin pugnācitās combativeness, equivalent to pugnāci-, stem of pugnāx combative (akin to pugil; see pugilism) + -tās -ty2) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Pugnaciously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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pugnaciously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for pugnaciously

adverb pugnaciously

  • confrontationally — In a confrontational way.
  • militantly — vigorously active and aggressive, especially in support of a cause: militant reformers.
All 2 Synonyms of pugnaciously

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