pursuit
//pəˈsjuːt//
Forms
- Plural
- pursuits
Definitions
1.The act of pursuing.
- Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful.
- The erosion of trust doesn't require intent, it only requires the blind pursuit of self-interest above all else.
2.A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
3.A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponents.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4363
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Synonyms
Etymology
From Middle English pursuyte
From Old French poursuite
From the verb porsuir (“to pursue”).