Holding firmly to something; persistent and determined in pursuit of a goal. Can describe physical grip, mental determination, or stubborn adherence to beliefs.
From Latin 'tenax' (holding fast), from 'tenere' (to hold). Related to 'tenant,' 'tenure,' and 'retain,' all sharing the concept of holding or keeping something securely.
Tenacious = 'ten-ay-shus' — imagine ten hands holding onto something, refusing to let go. Like a bulldog with a bone, tenacious people don't give up easily. Their grip on goals is unshakeable.
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