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te⋅na⋅cious

  [tuh-ney-shuhs]
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–adjective
1. holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often fol. 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.
Origin:
1600–10; tenaci(ty) + -ous

Related forms:
te⋅na⋅cious⋅ly, adverb
te⋅na⋅cious⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
3. opinionated, dogged. 4. clinging.
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Main Entry: te·na·cious
Pronunciation: t&-'nA-sh&s
Function: adjective
: tending to adhere or cling especially to another substance : VISCOUS tenacious sputum —Journal of the American MedicalAssociation>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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tenacious te·na·cious (tə-nā'shəs)
adj.

  1. Clinging to another object or surface; adhesive.

  2. Holding together firmly; cohesive.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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