Pervicacity

Pervicacity

pərvə’kasədē

Noun

  • (Obsolete) Obstinacy; pervicaciousness.

Get a new word in your inbox every day.

By subscribing you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Example Sentences

“My bulldog is the perfect example of stubborn pervicacity.”

“Both sides were guilty of pervicacity in the negotiations, but eventually they came to a compromise.”

“His pervicacity was sometimes annoying, but I could always count on my brother never to give up until a job was finished.”

Word Origin

Latin, mid-18th century

Why this word?

“He’s stubborn as a mule!” What did mules do to earn a reputation of pervicacity? They’re the result of cross-breeding a horse and a donkey, and Charles Darwin himself documented mules with more strength, intelligence, and, yes, stubbornness than their parental species.

  • More brands you’ll love

    Elevate Your Everyday

    More brands you’ll love

    Elevate Your Everyday

    Subscribe to Better Report to receive tips and tricks that will save you money, maximize your time, and improve your life.

    Subscribe to Better Report
    By clicking “Subscribe” you’re agreeing to Better Report Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Learn a new word Halcyon

ˈhalsēən