Word meaning
tenacity
noun · tuh-NAS-ih-tee
What does tenacity mean?
Tenacity means the quality of being very determined; persistence.
Tenacity in a sentence
“Her tenacity finally won her the scholarship.”
Synonyms for tenacity
- persistence
- determination
- grit
Where does tenacity come from?
From Latin tenax, "holding fast."
How to remember tenacity
- Say it out loud a few times: tuh-NAS-ih-tee.
- Write one sentence of your own using tenacity, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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