Tenacious

Pronunciation

• IPA: /təˈneɪʃəs/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

Origin

From Latin tenāx ("holding fast, clinging"), from tenēre ("to hold") + -ious.

Full definition of tenacious

Adjective

1. clinging to an object or surface; adhesive
2. unwilling to yield or give up; dogged
3. holding together; cohesive
4. having a good memory; retentive

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