Etymology

pervicacious

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Today it means: Extremely stubborn or headstrong; wilful, obstinate. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Latin pervicāx
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  1. Latin · derived frompervicāx
  2. English todaypervicacious

From Latin pervicāx + -ious.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Extremely stubborn or headstrong; wilful, obstinate.

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