Definition of PERTINACITY

pertinacity

Meanings

Plural: pertinacities

Noun

  • persistent determination
  • The state or characteristic of being pertinacious.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French pertinacité, from Old French pertinace (“obstinate, stubborn”).

Scrabble Score: 18

pertinacity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pertinacity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pertinacity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

pertinacity is a valid Words With Friends word