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- [ri-kal-si-truh nt]
- /rɪˈkæl sɪ trənt/
- /rɪˈk.æl.sɪ.trəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-kal-si-truh nt]
- /rɪˈkæl sɪ trənt/
Definitions of recalcitrance word
- adjective recalcitrance resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory. 1
- adjective recalcitrance hard to deal with, manage, or operate. 1
- noun recalcitrance a recalcitrant person. 1
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Origin of recalcitrance
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Latin recalcitrant- (stem of recalcitrāns, present participle of recalcitrāre to kick back), equivalent to re- re- + calcitr(āre) to strike with the heels, kick (derivative of calx heel) + -ant- -ant
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Parts of speech for Recalcitrance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recalcitrance popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
recalcitrance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recalcitrance
noun recalcitrance
- assertiveness — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
- bohemianism — unconventional behaviour or appearance, esp of an artist
- contempt — If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
- contumacy — obstinate and wilful rebelliousness or resistance to authority; insubordination; disobedience
- defiance — Defiance is behaviour or an attitude which shows that you are not willing to obey someone.
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