| 单词 | pertinacity |
| 释义 | pertinacity (once / 2839 pages) n Pertinacity is a quality of sticking with something, no matter what. It's a type of persistent determination. People who have pertinacity won't give up, and they stick with things doggedly. Pursuing a difficult career requires pertinacity. Pertinacity is a mix of courage, conviction, and a little stubbornness. Pertinacity requires a strong will and self-confidence. Pertinacity can also be called perseverance, persistence, and tenaciousness. Pertinacity is related to the word tenacity, which is also a quality that combines determination and commitment. WORD FAMILYpertinacity: pertinacious+/pertinacious: pertinaciously USAGE EXAMPLESThe little speaker, with a pertinacity not to be repulsed by Dermod's manner, continued, "Will you ask the priest one civil question for us?" Crocker, T. Crofton, Fairy Legends and Traditions of The...(2012) Into the little town of Morseiul had been early introduced the doctrines of Calvin, and the inhabitants clung to those doctrines with peculiar pertinacity. James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III)—A Tal...(2012) There was a noble pertinacity in the “Little Giant.” Bartlett, Paul Alexander, Voices from the Past(2012) n persistent determination Syn|Hyper doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenaciousness, tenacity determination, purpose the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose |
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