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tenacious definition

te·na·cious (tə nā′s̸həs)

adjective

  1. holding firmly a tenacious grip
  2. that retains well; retentive a tenacious memory
  3. that holds together strongly; cohesive; tough a tenacious wood
  4. that clings; adhesive; sticky
  5. persistent; stubborn tenacious courage

Etymology: L tenax (gen. tenacis) < tenere, to hold: see tenant

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