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• Pertinaciously

  [pur-tn-ey-shuh s] /ˌpɜr tnˈeɪ ʃəs/ adjective 1. holding tenaciously to a purpose, course of action, or opinion; resolute. 2. stubborn or obstinate. 3. extremely or objectionably persistent: a pertinacious salesman from whom I could not escape. /ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/ adjective 1. doggedly resolute in purpose or belief; unyielding 2. stubbornly persistent adj. 1620s, from pertinacy (late 14c.; […]

• Pertinacity

  [pur-tn-as-i-tee] /ˌpɜr tnˈæs ɪ ti/ noun 1. the quality of being ; persistence. n. c.1500, from Middle French pertinacité (early 15c.), from Old French pertinace “obstinate, stubborn,” from Latin pertinacem (nominative pertinax) “very firm, tenacious, steadfast, persevering,” from per- “very” (see per) + tenax (see tenacious). It drove out earlier pertinacy (late 14c.).

• Pertinence

  [pur-tn-uh nt] /ˈpɜr tn ənt/ adjective 1. or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details. /ˈpɜːtɪnənt/ adjective 1. relating to the matter at hand; relevant n. 1650s, from French pertenance or formed in English from pertinent + -ence. adj. late 14c., from Anglo-French purtinaunt (late 13c.), Old French partenant (mid-13c.) […]

• Pertinent

  [pur-tn-uh nt] /ˈpɜr tn ənt/ adjective 1. or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details. /ˈpɜːtɪnənt/ adjective 1. relating to the matter at hand; relevant adj. late 14c., from Anglo-French purtinaunt (late 13c.), Old French partenant (mid-13c.) and directly from Latin pertinentem (nominative pertinens) “pertaining,” present participle of pertinere “to […]

• Pertly

  [purt] /pɜrt/ adjective, perter, pertest. 1. boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy. 2. jaunty and stylish; chic; natty. 3. lively; sprightly; in good health. 4. Obsolete. . /pɜːt/ adjective 1. saucy, impudent, or forward 2. jaunty: a pert little hat 3. (obsolete) clever or brisk /pɜːt/ noun acronym 1. programme evaluation and review […]

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