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tenacious

/təˈneɪʃəs/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Having or showing tenacity; persistent in the face of difficulty or adversity.

Pronunciation
  1. /təˈneɪʃəs/



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  2. /təˈneɪʃəs/



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Synonyms

clingsome , sticky , elephantlike , memorious , coherent , pigheaded , steadfast
Rhymes
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persistent , obstinent , resistent
Variants
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tenacious , tenaciously , tenaciousness , tenaciousnesses
Forms
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tenaciously, more tenacious, most tenacious

Etymology
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From the Latin tenax, meaning 'holding, grasping, seizing'.

Trivia
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  1. Tenacious is the name of a character in the novel 'The Tenacious' by J.M. Barrie.

  2. Tenacious is also the name of a breed of dog, known for their strength and determination.

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  1. perseverance: The ability to continue in the face of difficulty or adversity, often requiring great determination and effort.

  2. determination: The quality of being firm or resolved in a course of action, despite opposition or difficulty.

Quotes
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  1. This "Southern Operation" would seal off China from outside help, thus underwriting victory in Japan's frustrating four-year war against Chiang Kai-shek's feckless but "tenacious" Chinese army.

    - David M. Kennedy,{it}Atlantic{/it},March 1999

  2. But raw capitalism has also proved "tenacious", evolving its own means of endlessly restimulating consumption …

    - Nicholas Fraser,{it}Harper's{/it},November 2003

  3. Some people claim that by election day this year François Mitterrand had very little power besides the power of his own "tenacious", authoritative, and austere persona.

    - Jane Kramer,{it}New Yorker{/it},30 May 1988

  4. We have been nominally democratic for so long that we presume it is our natural condition rather than the product of persistent effort and "tenacious" responsibility.

    - Benjamin R. Barber,{it}Harper's{/it},November 1993
Culture
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Tenacious is often used to describe people or characters who are determined and persistent in achieving their goals, despite facing challenges or setbacks. It is a positive trait that is valued in many contexts, including sports, business, and personal relationships.

How to Memorize "tenacious"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or character who is tenacious. Imagine them working hard to achieve a goal, despite facing obstacles and setbacks. Visualize their determination and persistence.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tenacious' with the image of a bulldog. Bulldogs are known for their tenacity and determination, and they are often used as a symbol of perseverance and strength.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tenacious Tigers' to remember the meaning of the word. Tenacious Tigers are determined and persistent, and they never give up, even in the face of adversity.

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