First Known Use: 1867
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stick–to–itiveness
noun stick–to–it·ive·ness \stik-ˈtü-ə-tiv-nəs\
: the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult or unpleasant
Full Definition of STICK-TO-ITIVENESS
: dogged perseverance : tenacity
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Origin of STICK-TO-ITIVENESS
from the phrase stick to it
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