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pertinacious
Pertinacious (adj) means refusing to give up an opinion or aim, holding firmly onto it.
adj
1
Refusing to give up an opinion or aim, holding firmly onto it.
2
Very determined and unwilling to change course.
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Etymology
Formed from pertinace and -ious, from Old French pertinace, from Latin pertinax, from per- (“very”) plus tenax (“tenacious”).
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What is the meaning of pertinacious?
"pertinacious" (adj) means refusing to give up an opinion or aim, holding firmly onto it.
What is another word for pertinacious?
Other words for "pertinacious" include dogged, dour, tenacious, persistent, unyielding.
What is the opposite of pertinacious?
Opposites of "pertinacious" include inconstant, irresolute, flexible.
What are the different meanings of pertinacious?
"pertinacious" has 2 main meanings: 1. Refusing to give up an opinion or aim, holding firmly onto it; 2. Very determined and unwilling to change course.
