pursuit
/pɝˈsut/
noun
The act of pursuing.
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Noun 3 meanings
The act of pursuing.
“Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful.”
A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponents.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From Middle English pursuyte, from Old French poursuite, from the verb porsuir (“to pursue”).
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PURSUIT at a glance
PURSUIT has 7 letters and scores 9 points in Scrabble (P 3 + U 1 + R 1 + S 1 + U 1 + I 1 + T 1) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,809 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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