importunity

[ im-pawr-too-ni-tee, -tyoo- ]

noun

, plural im·por·tu·ni·ties

1. the state or quality of being importunate; persistence in solicitation.
2. importunities, importunate solicitations or demands.

Word History and Origins

Origin of importunity¹

1425–75; late Middle English importunite < Latin importūnitās. See importune, -ity

Related Words

• application
• bid
• call
• claim
• demand
• overture
• petition
• plea
• proposal
• question
• suit