noun
Meaning 1
Persistence; determination.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncountable
Examples
- 1899, "The Planting and Culture of an Apple Orchard" by R.A. Jones from the proceedings of the annual convention of the Northwest Fruit Growers Association To be in the successful 10 per cent, as above referred to, requires an abundance of sticktoitiveness, energy, thought, industry, and watchfulness. Now, in which class do you propose to be?
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: stick-at-itiveness, stick-with-it-ness
Antonyms: none provided