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Definition of pursuit

pursuit

/pɚˈsuːt/
pur · suit
Plural:pursuits
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• noun

1

An effort to secure, attain, or accomplish a particular goal, ideal, or state.

Example

"She moved to the capital in pursuit of a career in investigative journalism."

2

The action of following or chasing someone or something in order to catch or overtake them.

Example

"The patrol car sped down the highway in hot pursuit of the stolen vehicle."

3

An activity, pastime, or profession that a person engages in regularly.

Example

"During the summer months, the lake is a popular destination for outdoor pursuits such as kayaking and sailing."

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• Rhymes for pursuit

• Nearby Words

pursuant
pursue
pursuer
pursuit
purus
purvey
purveyor

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French 'pursuite' and Old French 'porsuite' (the act of following or chasing), the feminine past participle of 'porsivre' (to pursue), which derives from Latin 'prosequi' (to follow, accompany, or chase).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pursuit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pursuit
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