intransigeance

noun

in·​tran·​si·​geance in-ˈtran(t)-sə-jən(t)s How to pronounce intransigeance (audio)
-ˈtran-zə-
intransigeant adjective or noun
intransigeantly adverb

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intransigeance was in 1899

Dictionary Entries Near intransigeance

Cite this Entry

“Intransigeance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intransigeance. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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