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Synonyms for pertinaciously


Grammar : Adv
Spell : pur-tn-ey-shuhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɜr tnˈeɪ ʃəs

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Définition of pertinaciously

Origin :
  • 1620s, from pertinacy (late 14c.; see pertinacity) + -ous. Related: Pertinaciously.
  • As in obstinately : adv stubbornly
  • As in firmly : adv with determination
Example sentences :
  • Other substances he found that it would consume slowly, but pertinaciously.
  • Extract from : « In the Morning of Time » by Charles G. D. Roberts
  • "But I think that is hardly sufficient," said Mrs. Robarts, pertinaciously.
  • Extract from : « Framley Parsonage » by Anthony Trollope
  • For a long time, and most pertinaciously, this idea dwelt with her.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete » by George Meredith
  • "Then I'll walk a few steps with you," he said pertinaciously.
  • Extract from : « London's Heart » by B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon
  • If they are not defended perseveringly and pertinaciously, I will not combat them strongly.
  • Extract from : « Commentary on Genesis, Vol. I » by Martin Luther
  • He is afraid that this is one of the aspects of her that will stick most pertinaciously in his memory.
  • Extract from : « Alas! » by Rhoda Broughton
  • Ellis's words returned to her again and again so pertinaciously, that she could not break from them.
  • Extract from : « Home Influence » by Grace Aguilar
  • "Then he's alive," said Clarence pertinaciously, and looking at her.
  • Extract from : « The Mandarin's Fan » by Fergus Hume
  • And, if ill-trained, how pertinaciously it will refuse to do anything it ought!
  • Extract from : « Household Education » by Harriet Martineau
  • Why, if they must err, do they err so pertinaciously in one direction?
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 » by Various

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