Tenacious Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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tenacious
tena-cious
Definitions
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.
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
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Quick facts about “tenacious”
Tenacious is a 2-syllable adjective (tena-cious). It is pronounced /təˈneɪʃəs/ in American English and /tɛnˈeɪʃəs/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #16,643 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'tenacious'
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.
Rhymes
Tenacious rhymes with efficacious, hellacious, mendacious, sebaceous, gracious, spacious, herbaceous and fallacious.