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sticktoitive

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /stɪkˈtuːɪtɪv/

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adj

Meaning 1

Tending to persist or stick to an activity or effort; persistent; determined.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English stick to it Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English sticktoitive From stick to it + -ive.