adamancy
|ad-a-man-cy|
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/ˈædəmənsi/
(adamant)
unyielding
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adamancy' originates from the Latin word 'adamantem,' which meant 'unbreakable, inflexible.'
Historical Evolution
'adamantem' transformed into the Old French word 'adamant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adamant' and its noun form 'adamancy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'unbreakable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'unyielding or inflexible.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being unyielding or inflexible.
Her adamancy in negotiations was both admired and feared.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 21:36