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Added 9 October 2026

pursuit

/pəˈsjuːt/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pursuit at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.

Origin

From Middle English pursuyte, from Old French poursuite, from the verb porsuir (“to pursue”).

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