What does pugnacity mean?
Definitions for pugnacity
-ˈnæs ɪ tipug·nac·i·ty
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Princeton's WordNet
aggressiveness, belligerence, pugnacitynoun
a natural disposition to be hostile
Wiktionary
pugnacitynoun
The act or characteristic of being aggressive or combative.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Pugnacitynoun
Quarrelsomeness; inclination to fight.
Etymology: from pugnax, Lat.
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pugnacity
Pugnacity refers to a natural tendency or disposition to exhibit aggressive behavior or a readiness to fight or argue; combativeness. It generally describes an inclination to be quarrelsome or confrontational.
Webster Dictionary
Pugnacitynoun
inclination or readiness to fight; quarrelsomeness
Etymology: [L. pugnacitas: cf. F. pugnacit.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pugnacity in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pugnacity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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