Tenacious: meaning, definitions and examples

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tenacious

 

[ tษ™หˆneษชสƒษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

determined

Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold; persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired.

Synonyms

persistent, resolute, steadfast

Examples of usage

  • She was tenacious in her pursuit of the truth.
  • His tenacious grip on the rope saved him from falling.
Context #2 | Adjective

stubborn

Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle.

Synonyms

inflexible, obstinate, unyielding

Examples of usage

  • She can be very tenacious when she wants something.
  • His tenacious attitude can sometimes be seen as stubbornness.

Translations

Translations of the word "tenacious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tenaz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅƒเคขเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hartnรคckig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gigih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะทัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uparty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ˜ใ‚Šๅผทใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tenace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tenaz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inatรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ์งˆ๊ธด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู†ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ houลพevnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vytrvalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅš้Ÿง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vztrajen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrautseigur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐะฝะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒงแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ inadkar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tenaz

Etymology

The word 'tenacious' comes from the Latin word 'tenax', meaning 'holding fast'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe someone or something that is persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up easily.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,643, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.