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Definition of Tenacious
1. Adjective. Good at remembering. "Tenacious memory"
Exact synonyms: Long, Recollective, Retentive
Also: Aware, Mindful
Derivative terms: Recollect, Retain, Retain, Retentiveness, Retentivity, Tenaciousness
Antonyms: Unretentive
Also: Aware, Mindful
Derivative terms: Recollect, Retain, Retain, Retentiveness, Retentivity, Tenaciousness
Antonyms: Unretentive
2. Adjective. Stubbornly unyielding. "Men tenacious of opinion"
Exact synonyms: Dogged, Dour, Persistent, Pertinacious, Unyielding
Similar to: Obstinate, Stubborn, Unregenerate
Derivative terms: Doggedness, Persistence, Pertinacity, Tenaciousness, Tenacity, Unyieldingness
Similar to: Obstinate, Stubborn, Unregenerate
Derivative terms: Doggedness, Persistence, Pertinacity, Tenaciousness, Tenacity, Unyieldingness
3. Adjective. Sticking together. "Tenacious burrs"
Definition of Tenacious
1. a. Holding fast, or inclined to hold fast; inclined to retain what is in possession; as, men tenacious of their just rights.
Definition of Tenacious
1. Adjective. clinging to an object or surface; adhesive ¹
2. Adjective. unwilling to yield or give up; dogged ¹
3. Adjective. holding together; cohesive ¹
4. Adjective. having a good memory; retentive ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tenacious
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Tenacious
1. Sticky; denoting tenacity. Origin: L. Tenax (tenac-), fr. Teneo, to hold (05 Mar 2000)
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