recalcitrance

Meanings

• noun

  Refusing to comply with orders or requests, often in a stubborn or obstinate manner.

  - "The employee's recalcitrance made it difficult for the manager to implement new policies."
  - "Despite repeated warnings, the student's recalcitrance continued to disrupt the class."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with recalcitrance
obdurance , obstinance , resistance

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Variants

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recalcitrance , recalcitrances , recalcitrancies , recalcitrancy

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Etymology

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From Latin recalcitrare, meaning 'to kick back, resist', from re- 'back' + calcare 'to strike, tread'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'recalcitrant' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In chemistry, a recalcitrant compound is one that is difficult to dissolve or react with other substances.

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Related Concepts

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1. obduracy: Extreme unwillingness to change one's opinion or behavior, even when faced with compelling reasons to do so.

2. obstinateness: Refusing to comply or cooperate, often in a stubborn or unreasonable manner.

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How to Memorize "recalcitrance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person crossing their arms and digging their heels in, refusing to move or give in to a request.

2. associate
   

   - Link the word to the feeling of frustration or annoyance you experience when dealing with someone who is being uncooperative.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'recalcitrant rabbits rarely run rapidly' to help remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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