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    te·nac·i·ty
    /təˈnasədē/

    noun

    • 1. the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip: "the sheer tenacity of the limpet"

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  2. The meaning of TENACITY is the quality or state of being tenacious. How to use tenacity in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Tenacity.

  3. the determination to continue what you are doing. Synonyms. perseverance approving. persistence. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. the ability to keep doing something difficult. perseverance A years-long political scandal broke last week thanks to the dogged perseverance of local reporters.

  4. Tenacity is the quality displayed by someone who just won't quit — who keeps trying until they reach their goal. Definitions of tenacity. noun. persistent determination. synonyms: doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness. see more see less. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Tenacity."

  5. If you have tenacity, you are very determined and do not give up easily..... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  6. 1. a. Extremely persistent in adhering to or doing something; stubborn or relentless: "tenacious defenders of their harsh and pitiless land" (Dee Brown). b. Characterized by extreme persistence; relentless or enduring: tenacious detective work; tenacious superstitions. 2. Holding together firmly; cohesive: a tenacious material. 3.

  7. noun. the quality of being tenacious, or of holding fast; persistence: the amazing tenacity of rumors. the quality of retaining something: the tenacity of memory. the quality or property of holding together firmly: testing the tenacity of the old book's binding.

  8. the determination to continue what you are doing. Synonyms. perseverance approving. persistence. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. the ability to keep doing something difficult. perseverance A years-long political scandal broke last week thanks to the dogged perseverance of local reporters.