pertinacity

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality of continuing in a course of action in spite of opposition or difficulty.

  - "Her pertinacity paid off when she finally convinced the boss to approve her project."
  - "Despite the harsh weather, the explorers showed great pertinacity in reaching the North Pole."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pertinacity
Tenacity , Vacancy , Sanity , Majority

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Variants

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pertinacious , pertinaciously , pertinaciousness , pertinaciousnesses , pertinacities , pertinacity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'pertinacitas', meaning tenacity or obstinacy.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pertinacity' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'pertinacity' contains the same letters as the word 'tenacity', but in a different order.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tenacity: A related concept to pertinacity, meaning the ability to persist in the face of challenges.

2. Obstinacy: A related concept to pertinacity, meaning the unreasonable refusal to change one's opinion or behavior.

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Culture

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In literature, pertinacity is often portrayed as a commendable trait, such as in the novel 'Gone With the Wind' where Scarlett O'Hara's pertinacity helps her survive through difficult times.

How to Memorize "pertinacity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person determinedly pushing through a thick forest, representing the idea of pertinacity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pertinacity' with the image of a stubborn mule, refusing to give in.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Persistently Pushing Through Opposition', or P-P-T-O, to help memorize the word.

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