Tenacity: meaning, definitions and examples
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tenacity
[ təˈnasɪti ]
quality
The quality or fact of being very determined; determination.
Synonyms
determination, perseverance, persistence
Examples of usage
- She never gave up, her tenacity kept her going until she achieved her goal.
- His tenacity in the face of adversity inspired others to persevere as well.
biology
The toughness of a material to be stretched.
Synonyms
durability, resilience, tensile strength
Examples of usage
- The tenacity of the spider's web was impressive, making it difficult for prey to escape.
Translations
Translations of the word "tenacity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tenacidade
🇮🇳 दृढ़ता
🇩🇪 Hartnäckigkeit
🇮🇩 kegigihan
🇺🇦 завзятість
🇵🇱 wytrwałość
🇯🇵 粘り強さ (ねばりづよさ)
🇫🇷 ténacité
🇪🇸 tenacidad
🇹🇷 azim
🇰🇷 끈기
🇸🇦 مثابرة
🇨🇿 vytrvalost
🇸🇰 vytrvalosť
🇨🇳 坚韧 (jiānrèn)
🇸🇮 vztrajnost
🇮🇸 þrautseigja
🇰🇿 табандылық
🇬🇪 მდგრადობა (mdgradoba)
🇦🇿 inadkarlıq
🇲🇽 tenacidad
Word origin
The word 'tenacity' originated from the Latin word 'tenacitas', which means the quality of holding fast. It was first used in the mid-17th century in English to describe the trait of being very determined or persistent. Over time, 'tenacity' has become widely recognized as a positive attribute associated with strong willpower and perseverance.