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| 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. |
tenacious te·na·cious (tə-nā'shəs)
adj.
Clinging to another object or surface; adhesive.
Holding together firmly; cohesive.