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tenacious
[ tuh-ney-shuhs ]
adjective
- holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of ):
a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
- highly retentive:
a tenacious memory.
- persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.
Synonyms: obstinate, persistent, pertinacious, dogged
- adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous.
Synonyms: clingy
- holding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough.
tenacious
/ tɪˈneɪʃəs; tɪˈnæsɪtɪ /
adjective
- holding or grasping firmly; forceful
a tenacious grip
- retentive
a tenacious memory
- stubborn or persistent
a tenacious character
- holding together firmly; tough or cohesive
tenacious cement
- tending to stick or adhere
tenacious mud
Derived Forms
- teˈnaciously, adverb
- teˈnaciousness, noun
Other Words From
- te·na·cious·ly adverb
- te·na·cious·ness noun
- o·ver·te·na·cious adjective
- o·ver·te·na·cious·ness noun
- un·te·na·cious adjective
- un·te·na·cious·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
Example Sentences
Bellamy has also instilled an exciting new style of play - bold and creative on the ball, tenacious and relentless out of possession.
Miraculously, scientists have now discovered that the tenacious penguins found a way to beat the colossal iceberg - satellite pictures seen exclusively by BBC News this week show life in the colony.
Nonetheless, she added that it was an "honourable, tenacious and not unsuccessful attempt to go beyond them, and to leave - indeed to run some distance from - her formal comfort zone".
He was tenacious and tactical to remain in contention and unleashed box office brilliance to create the chance of victory.
Meanwhile the victims' group Relative for Justice praised the family's "tenacious, courageous and unending pursuit of truth and justice".
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