RECALCITRANT


Meaning of RECALCITRANT in English

[ rɪ'kalsɪtr(ə)nt ]

■ adjective obstinately uncooperative.

■ noun a ~ person.

Derivatives

recalcitrance noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C19: from L. ~- , recalcitrare 'kick out with the heels', based on calx , calc- 'heel'.

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