单词 | tenacious |
释义 | tenacious —tenaciously, adv. —tenaciousness, n. /teuh nay"sheuhs/, adj. 1. holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often fol. by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits. 2. highly retentive: a tenacious memory. 3. pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate. 4. adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous. 5. holding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough. [1600-10; TENACI(TY) + -OUS] Syn. 3. opinionated, dogged. 4. clinging. |
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