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pursuance

noun

Simple meaning

The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion.

Pronunciation

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persoouhns

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IPA pronunciation (US)

pɚˈsuəns

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. The continuance of something begun with a view to its completion

  2. A completion or putting into effect of something already begun; a prosecution.

  3. A search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

  4. A search for something; a pursuit or quest.

  5. The state of being pursuant; consequence.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Formality
Technical

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