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inveteracy

noun
in·​vet·​er·​a·​cy | \ in-ˈve-t(É™-)rÉ™-sÄ“ How to pronounce inveteracy (audio) \

Definition of inveteracy

: the quality or state of being obstinate or persistent : tenacity

First Known Use of inveteracy

circa 1719, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for inveteracy

inveterate + -cy

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