Pertinacity
noun
The quality of being persistent.
He approached his studies with such pertinacity that he passed the exam with flying colors.
Often appears as...
- show pertinacity
- pertinacity of purpose
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
noun
The quality of being persistent.
He approached his studies with such pertinacity that he passed the exam with flying colors.
Often appears as...
- show pertinacity
- pertinacity of purpose
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Implies admiration for determination; often seen positively in academic or professional contexts.
Her pertinacity in research earned her a prestigious award.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Stubbornness
'Pertinacity' is positive persistence, distinct from stubbornness, which is often seen as negative.
Unlike his stubborn peers, his pertinacity was seen as a strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
Best used in formal or literary contexts, and may not be suitable for casual conversations.
The scientist's pertinacity led to a breakthrough in the study.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Implies admiration for determination; often seen positively in academic or professional contexts.
Her pertinacity in research earned her a prestigious award.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Stubbornness
'Pertinacity' is positive persistence, distinct from stubbornness, which is often seen as negative.
Unlike his stubborn peers, his pertinacity was seen as a strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
Best used in formal or literary contexts, and may not be suitable for casual conversations.
The scientist's pertinacity led to a breakthrough in the study.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Implies admiration for determination; often seen positively in academic or professional contexts.
Her pertinacity in research earned her a prestigious award.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Stubbornness
'Pertinacity' is positive persistence, distinct from stubbornness, which is often seen as negative.
Unlike his stubborn peers, his pertinacity was seen as a strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Usage
Best used in formal or literary contexts, and may not be suitable for casual conversations.
The scientist's pertinacity led to a breakthrough in the study.
Compare with
dedicatorydeterminationenduranceperseverantpersistenceresolutenesssteadfasttenacity
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