Tenacious

/tuh-NAY-shus/

दृढ़ (dridh) / अटल (atal)

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Meanings

  1. Holding firmly to something
  2. Persistent and determined
  3. Not easily dispelled or discouraged

Example Sentences

  • "The tenacious lawyer fought the case for twelve years until justice was served."
  • "India's tenacious pursuit of the Mars mission inspired scientists worldwide."
  • "The tenacious weed kept growing back no matter how many times it was pulled."

Etymology

From Latin 'tenax' (holding fast), from 'tenere' (to hold). Related to 'tenant' (one who holds land), 'tenure', 'maintain', and 'contain'. The root idea is always about holding on.

Related Words

persistentdetermineddoggedresolute
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