pigheadedness
|pig-head-ed-ness|
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/ˈpɪɡˌhɛdɪdnəs/
(pigheaded)
stubborn obstinacy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pigheadedness' originates from the word 'pigheaded,' which combines 'pig' and 'headed,' where 'pig' metaphorically refers to stubbornness.
Historical Evolution
'pigheaded' evolved from the metaphorical use of 'pig' to describe stubbornness, eventually forming the noun 'pigheadedness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the stubbornness of a pig, but over time it evolved into a general term for obstinacy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being stubbornly and unreasonably obstinate.
His pigheadedness made it difficult to reach a compromise.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45