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adjective
1.
holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
2.
highly retentive: a tenacious memory.
3.
pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.
4.
adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous.
5.
holding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough.
Related forms
te·na·cious·ly, adverb
te·na·cious·ness, noun
o·ver·te·na·cious, adjective
o·ver·te·na·cious·ly, adverb
o·ver·te·na·cious·ness, noun
EXPANDSynonyms
3. opinionated, dogged. 4. clinging.
3. opinionated, dogged. 4. clinging.
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Tenacious
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Word Origin & History
tenacious
c.1600, from L. tenaci-, from tenax "holding fast" (see tenacity). Related: Tenaciously.
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tenacious te·na·cious (tə-nā'shəs)
adj.
Clinging to another object or surface; adhesive.
Holding together firmly; cohesive.
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