PERTINACIOUSLY

pertinaciously

(adverb) in a dogged and pertinacious manner; “he struggled pertinaciously for the new resolution”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

pertinaciously (comparative more pertinaciously, superlative most pertinaciously)

In a stubbornly resolute manner; tenaciously holding one's opinion or course of action.

Synonyms

• doggedly, obstinately, persistently, resolutely, stubbornly, unyieldingly

Source: Wiktionary

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PERTINACIOUS

Per`ti*na"cious, a.Etym: [L. pertinax, -acis; per + tenax tenacious. See Per-, and Tenacious.]

1. Holding or adhering to any opinion, purpose, or design, with obstinacy; perversely persistent; obstinate; as, pertinacious plotters; a pertinacious beggar.

2. Resolute; persevering; constant; steady. Diligence is a steady, constant, and pertinacious study. South.

Syn.

– Obstinate; stubborn; inflexible; unyielding; resolute; determined; firm; constant; steady.

– Per`ti*na"cious*ly, adv.

– Per`ti*na"cious*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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