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tenacious definition
te·na·cious (tə nā′s̸həs)
adjective
- holding firmly a tenacious grip
- that retains well; retentive a tenacious memory
- that holds together strongly; cohesive; tough a tenacious wood
- that clings; adhesive; sticky
- persistent; stubborn tenacious courage
Etymology: L tenax (gen. tenacis) < tenere, to hold: see tenant
Related Forms:
- tenaciously te·na′·ciously adverb
- tenaciousness te·na′·cious·ness noun
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