calcitrant en · ADJ
Etymology
From Latin calcitrans, present participle of calcitrare (“to kick”), from calx (“heel”), calcis (“heel”).
Meanings
- stubborn; refractory
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most calcitrant | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more calcitrant | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |