tenacious of
ʃəs 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.
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World English Dictionary
tenacious (tɪˈneɪʃəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | holding or grasping firmly; forceful: a tenacious grip |
| 2. | retentive: a tenacious memory |
| 3. | stubborn or persistent: a tenacious character |
| 4. | holding together firmly; tough or cohesive: tenacious cement |
| 5. | tending to stick or adhere: tenacious mud |
| [C16: from Latin tenāx, from tenēre to hold] | |
| te'naciously | |
| —adv | |
| te'naciousness | |
| —n | |
| tenacity | |
| —n | |
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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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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
tenacious te·na·cious (tə-nā'shəs)
adj.
Clinging to another object or surface; adhesive.
Holding together firmly; cohesive.
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