pursuable

pur·sue

P p

Definitions of pursuable word

verb with object pursuable to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase. 1
verb with object pursuable to follow close upon; go with; attend: Bad luck pursued him. 1
verb with object pursuable to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.). 1
verb with object pursuable to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.). 1
verb with object pursuable to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.). 1
verb with object pursuable to continue to annoy, afflict, or trouble. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English pursuen < Anglo-French pursuer ≪ Latin prōsequī to pursue, follow, continue. See pro-1, sue, prosecute

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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