obstination

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin obstinatio, obstinatione ,from obstinātus, past participle of obstinō (set one's mind firmly upon, resolve).

Noun

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obstination (uncountable)

  1. stubbornness

French

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Etymology

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From Latin obstinātiōnem.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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obstination f (plural obstinations)

  1. obstinacy; stubbornness; obstination
  2. (countable) an obstinate act

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