tenacious Meaning & Definition
/təˈneɪʃəs/
What Does Tenacious Mean?
Tenacious is used as an adjective meaning Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive. It can also mean Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.
Tenacious: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //təˈneɪʃəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | dour, pertinacious and unyielding |
| Comparative / superlative | more tenacious, most tenacious |
Tenacious Definition (Adjective)
- Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.
- Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.
- Holding together; cohesive.
- Having a good memory; retentive.
Synonyms of Tenacious
dourpertinaciousunyieldingstubborndoggedlongcoherentretentiveadhesivebulldogclingsomestickypigheadedsteadfastelephantlikememorious
Tenacious synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Tenacious
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Tenacious in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
tenacious (comparative more tenacious, superlative most tenacious)
Words That Rhyme With Tenacious
Origin of Tenacious
From Latin tenāx (“holding fast, clinging”), from tenēre (“to hold”), + -ious.
Tenacious Pronunciation
Tenacious is pronounced //təˈneɪʃəs// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Tenacious
What part of speech is tenacious?
Tenacious is an adjective.
What is another word for tenacious?
Close synonyms of tenacious are dour, pertinacious and unyielding. See the full list of tenacious synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of tenacious?
The comparative form is more tenacious and the superlative form is most tenacious.