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pertinaciousOne entry found. Main Entry: per·ti·na·cious Pronunciation: \ˌpər-tə-ˈnā-shəs\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin pertinac-, pertinax, from per- thoroughly + tenac-, tenax tenacious, from tenēre Date: 1626 1 a : adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design b : perversely persistent synonyms see obstinate — per·ti·na·cious·ly adverb — per·ti·na·cious·ness noun — per·ti·nac·i·ty \-ˈna-sə-tē\ noun
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