meaning of obstinate
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- LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of obstinate is extremely stubborn and determined to have your own way. An example of obstinate is a person who drives during a severe hurricane despite major warnings not to do so.comparative more obstinate, superlative most obstinate). 1  Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent. 2  Said of inanimate things not easily subdued or removed.
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- Root : OB Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against (prefix) ) example : object, obligate, oblique, oblige, obvious, oblique, obstacle Root : OB Meaning : ( toward, to, on, over, against )
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Definitions &Translations Obstinacy (noun). a fixedness in will, opinion, or resolution that can not be shaken at all, or only with great difficulty; firm and usually unreasonable adherence to an opinion, purpose, or system; unyielding disposition; stubborness; pertinacity; persistency; contumacy. Obstinacy (noun).
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- Definition of OBSTETRIC. : of, relating to, or associated with childbirth or obstetrics. — ob·stet·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb. See obstetric defined for kids.
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- LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of obstinate is extremely stubborn and determined to have your own way. An example of obstinate is a person who drives during a severe hurricane despite major warnings not to do so.
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- abstemious ‎(comparative more abstemious, superlative most abstemious). 1  Sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions. [ 2 First attested in the mid 17th century.].
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- Definition of OBSTETRIC. : of, relating to, or associated with childbirth or obstetrics. — ob·stet·ri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb.
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abrogation repeal-the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation. abrogation, annulment. derogation - (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law; any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed. cancellation-the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement.
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- ob·du·rate. adj. 1. Not changing in response to argument or other influence; obstinate or intractable: Everyone in the region has been obdurate in water negotiations with everyone else (Marq de Villiers). 2.
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- Definition of distillation. 1a : the process of purifying a liquid by successive evaporation and condensationb : a process like distillation gradual distillation of the truth; also : an instance of such distilling.
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obfuscate To obfuscate something means to make it so that it isn't clear or transparent, much like dirty water makes it hard to see to the bottom of a pond. The verb shares its ob- root (meaning over, completely) with obscure, another word that can refer to the act of concealing something or making it more difficult to see or understand.
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vacate transitive verb. 1a : to deprive of an incumbent or occupantb : to give up the incumbency or occupancy of. 2 : to make legally void : annul. intransitive verb. : to vacate an office, post, or tenancy.
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- Bullheadedness, Obstinacy, Obstinance, Pigheadedness, Self-Will, Stubbornness-resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires; Leave the stubbornness . Mulishness, Obstinacy, Obstinance, Stubbornness-the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome. Beau, Clotheshorse, Dandy, Dude, Fashion Plate, Fop, Gallant, Sheik, Swell-a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance; He seems fashion plate . Nay-a negative; You don`t have a car: nay, I have it .
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obliterative Definition of obliterative. : inducing or characterized by obliteration: such asa : causing or accompanied by closure or collapse of a lumen obliterative arterial diseaseb : tending to make inconspicuous obliterative behavior.
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- 1 You can have really strong, obstinate opinions, so long as your facts are true, you're OK. 2  Thanks to the Prime Minister, s remarks, many people think that both farmers and the county council are being obstinate in refusing to reopen footpaths and bridle ways. Thanks to the Prime Minister, s remarks, many people think that both farmers and the county council are being obstinate in refusing to reopen footpaths and bridle ways. 2  Being the obstinate set of girls they were, the debate would carry on until one of them had decided it best to just kill the subject.
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- Full Definition of OBDURATE. 1. a: stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing b: hardened in feelings. 2. : resistant to persuasion or softening influences. — ob·du·rate·ly adverb. — ob·du·rate·ness noun. See obdurate defined for English-language learners. See obdurate defined for kids.ull Definition of OBDURATE. 1. a: stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing b: hardened in feelings. 2. : resistant to persuasion or softening influences. — ob·du·rate·ly adverb. — ob·du·rate·ness noun. See obdurate defined for English-language learners. See obdurate defined for kids.
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- /ob·tund/ (ob-tund´) to render dull, blunt, or less acute, or to reduce alertness. obtund. 1 to deaden pain. 2 to render insensitive to unpleasant or painful stimuli by reducing the level of consciousness, such as by anesthesia or a strong opioid analgesic. obtundation, obtundity, n., obtunded, obtundent, adj.
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- First Known Use: 1646. insipid, vapid, flat, jejune, banal, inane mean devoid of qualities that make for spirit and character. insipid implies a lack of sufficient taste or savor to please or interest.apid suggests a lack of liveliness, force, or spirit. flat applies to things that have lost their sparkle or zest. jejune suggests a lack of rewarding or satisfying substance. banal stresses the complete absence of freshness, novelty, or immediacy. inane implies a lack of any significant or convincing quality.
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mandate mandated. 1  transitive verb. 2  1 : to administer or assign (something, such as a territory) under a mandate. 3  2 : to officially require (something) : make (something) mandatory : order a law mandating recycling; also : to direct or require (someone) to do something a commission mandated to investigate corruption.
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- promulgating. 1  transitive verb. 2  1 : to make (something, such as a doctrine) known by open declaration : proclaim. 3  2a : to make known or public the terms of (a proposed law)b : to put (a law) into action or force.
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flat vapid suggests a lack of liveliness, force, or spirit. flat applies to things that have lost their sparkle or zest. jejune suggests a lack of rewarding or satisfying substance. banal stresses the complete absence of freshness, novelty, or immediacy. inane implies a lack of any significant or convincing quality.apid suggests a lack of liveliness, force, or spirit. flat applies to things that have lost their sparkle or zest. jejune suggests a lack of rewarding or satisfying substance. banal stresses the complete absence of freshness, novelty, or immediacy. inane implies a lack of any significant or convincing quality.
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Definitions &Translations Inaugurate (verb) to cause to begin, esp. with formality or solemn ceremony; hence, to set in motion, action, or progress; to initiate; -- used especially of something of dignity or worth or public concern; as, to inaugurate a new era of things, new methods, etc. Inaugurate (verb)
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: obstinacy (Noun). The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness. He finished only through a mixture of determined obstinacy and ingenuity.
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- Full Definition of OBVIATE. transitive verb. : to anticipate and prevent (as a situation) or make unnecessary (as an action). — ob·vi·a·tion \ˌaeb-ˌäb-vē-ˈā\ shən. noun
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- Hardened in feelings, esp. against moral or mollifying influences; unyielding; hard-hearted; stubbornly wicked. The very custom of evil makes the heart obdurate against whatsoever instructions to the contrary. - Hooker.
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- obturate-block passage through; obstruct the path. occlude, close up, impede, obstruct, jam, block. block off, blockade-obstruct access to. barricado, barricade-block off with barricades. barricade-prevent access to by barricading; The street where the President lives is always barricaded.bump up) as the expanding powder kicks them in the rear end. Rifle barrel burn out: if you shoot, it'll happen, but you can ... by Barsness, John / Guns Magazine. Under the Obtura brand name, Obtura Spartan offers an obturation system which is used to. , or fill, the canal after the pulp is removed.