stick-to-itiveness

noun

stick-to-it·ive·ness | \ stik-ˈtü-ə-tiv-nəs

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Definition of stick-to-itiveness

: dogged perseverance : tenacity

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stick to beat (someone) with

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The first known use of stick-to-itiveness was in 1859

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stick-to-itiveness

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English Language Learners Definition of stick-to-itiveness

US, informal : the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult or unpleasant

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