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tenacious
[ tuh-ney-shuhs ]
adjective
- holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of ):
a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
- highly retentive:
a tenacious memory.
- persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.
Synonyms: , , ,
- adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous.
Synonyms:
- holding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough.
tenacious
/ tɪˈneɪʃəs; tɪˈnæsɪtɪ /
adjective
- holding or grasping firmly; forceful
a tenacious grip
- retentive
a tenacious memory
- stubborn or persistent
a tenacious character
- holding together firmly; tough or cohesive
tenacious cement
- tending to stick or adhere
tenacious mud
Derived Forms
- ٱˈԲdzܲ, adverb
- ٱˈԲdzܲԱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ٱ·Բ·dzܲ· adverb
- ٱ·Բ·dzܲ·Ա noun
- ··ٱ·Բ·dzܲ adjective
- o·ver·ٱ·Բ·dzܲ·Ա noun
- ܲ·ٱ·Բ·dzܲ adjective
- un·ٱ·Բ·dzܲ·Ա noun
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of tenacious1
Example Sentences
In an online fundraiser to help cover Buzzetta’s medical fees and funeral expenses, her family described her as determined, tenacious, insightful and kind, with a crazy sense of humor and an infectious laugh.
SPOKANE, Wash. — The tenacious freshman stared ahead blankly, her eyes welling with tears, the losing USC locker room silent around her.
For a while, the Trojans slowed Bueckers, who scored 40 in her previous outing, by chasing her with Smith, their most tenacious on-ball defender.
The three men – shown to be experienced international criminals – had been undone by tenacious detectives who found their throwaway piece of tech.
He was a tenacious defender on the court, it should be noted.
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