Tenacity: meaning, definitions and examples

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tenacity

 

[ təˈnasɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,281, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.