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OLEGan [10]
2 years ago
14

to examine the definition of the word recalcitrant. Describe the word’s origin, the most common meaning of the word, two synonym

s, and two antonyms.
English
2 answers:
docker41 [41]2 years ago
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Answer:

Recalcitrant" comes from the Latin word "recalcitrare," which means "to be disobedient." The word "recalcitrant" means "stubbornly resistant." Two synonyms are "obstreperous" and "willful." Two antonyms are "compliant" and "obedient."

Explanation:

Karolina [17]2 years ago
3 0

Definition(s):

<em>Adjective</em>

having an uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline

<em>Noun</em>

a person with an uncooperative attitude

Origin:

First, it came from the Latin word "calx/calc", which means "heel". Then it changed to the Latin word "recalcitrant" meaning "kicking out with the heels". Eventually, the current word and definition cam along.

Antonyms:

Cooperative and  Docile

Synonyms:

Defiant and Uncooperative

<em>Hope this helped! :-)</em>

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