CONTUMACIOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient

Example: a contumaceous witness is subject to punishment

Synonyms

Contumacious

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "contumacious" comes from Latin contumāx.

🧩 Fun Fact

Latin's grammatical structure influenced how English speakers think about verb tenses and cases.

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