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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.
Related forms
per·ti·na·cious·ly, adverb
per·ti·na·cious·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. persevering. 2. dogged.
1. persevering. 2. dogged.
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