pursuance
pursuance · pursuances
A search for somethingA search for something; a pursuit or quest.
/pə(ɹ)ˈsjuːəns/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A search for something; a pursuit or quest.
(countable, uncountable)A completion or putting into effect of something already begun; a prosecution.
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
(countable, uncountable)The state of being pursuant; consequence.
Forms
plural: pursuances| Singular | pursuance |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion:prosecution
- a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria:pursuitquest
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedpursue
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable