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Meaning
Noun
●
The quality or
state of being
tenacious
, or
persistence
of
purpose
;
tenacious
ness.
●
The quality of
bodies
which
keeps
them from
parting
without
considerable
force
, as
distinguished
from
brittleness
,
fragility
,
mobility
, etc.
●
The effect of this
attraction
, cohesiveness.
●
The quality of
bodies
which makes them
adhere
to other
bodies
;
adhesiveness
, viscosity.
●
In Physics:
The
greatest
longitudinal
stress
a
substance
can
bear
without
tearing
asunder
, usually
expressed
with
reference
to a
unit
area of the
cross section
of the
substance
, as the number of
pounds
per
square inch
, or
kilograms
per
square centimeter
,
necessary
to
produce
rupture.
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Origin
tenacity
English
tenacitas
Latin
-itas
Latin
-ity
Latin
tenacious
Latin
tenax
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Tenaciousness
Determination
Persistency
Retentiveness
Stubbornness
Cohesiveness
Adhesiveness
Viscosity
Perseverance
Doggedness
Resolve
Obstinacy
Persistence
Antonyms
Brittleness
Fragility
Mobility
Abandonment
Related
Toughness
Resilience
Zeal
Fortitude
Courage
Bravery
Strength
Dedication
Commitment
Fearlessness
Passion
Resourcefulness
Boldness
Vigor
Stamina
Optimism
Ambition
Poise
Enthusiasm
Ingenuity
Patience
Devotion
Confidence
Willpower
Grit
Eagerness
Ferocity
Pride
Masteries
Cdr
Curiosity
Desire
Diligence
Decisiveness
Professionalism
Sincerity
Compassion
Motivation
Humility
Endurance
Willingness
Moxie
Charisma
Power
Excitement
Wisdom
Ability
Alacrity
Work Ethic
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