pertinaciously
- adverb
- /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəsli/
- Formal
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tenazmente
- He pertinaciously pursued his goals, working long hours to achieve success.
Examples
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The 'boy meets girl + replaces girl' is a testosterone storyline, and their 'this ain't even a dream' twist is catechumen - perhaps pertinaciously.
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She argued pertinaciously for her beliefs, refusing to back down despite criticism.
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The lawyer defended her client pertinaciously, leaving no stone unturned in her quest for justice.
Synonyms
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4.9
Continuing without stopping in a strong, determined way
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4.1
In a careful and steady way that shows hard work
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3.5
In a way that shows steady energy and does not slow down
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5.8
Firmly and without changing their mind
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4.4
In a firm and determined way without changing your mind
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3.8
In a determined way that keeps going despite problems
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6.7
In a way that shows strong determination and keeps trying without giving up
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7.7
To do something carefully and with steady effort
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6.7
In a very determined way without giving up
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3.8
In a way that shows strong will to keep trying
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6.6
In a way that does not stop
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9.1
Refuses to change one's mind in a stubborn way
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8.5
Without getting tired and not giving up
In a steady, determined way without giving up when things are difficult
In a way that keeps working without getting tired
Antonyms
How Persistent
Surface Forms
Morphology
pertinaciously = pertinacious (semi-transparent) = pertinacious + ly
Formation from the adjective 'pertinacious' by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' is regular and the adverbial meaning is predictable.
Etymology
Pertinaciously comes from Latin parts per- ('thoroughly') and ten- ('to hold'), the same root you see in tenacious and tenacity. Imagine someone who 'holds on' to an idea and refuses to give up, so to act pertinaciously is to work stubbornly and persistently until you succeed.