English edit

Etymology edit

From Latin obstinatio, obstinatione ,from obstinātus, past participle of obstinō (set one's mind firmly upon, resolve).

Noun edit

obstination (uncountable)

  1. stubbornness

French edit

Etymology edit

From Latin obstinātiōnem.

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

obstination f (plural obstinations)

  1. obstinacy; stubbornness; obstination
  2. (countable) an obstinate act

Further reading edit