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tenacious /təˈneɪ ʃəs/
- holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold(often followed by of): a tenacious grip on my arm; tenacious of old habits.
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highly retentive: a tenacious memory.
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pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.
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adhesive or sticky; viscous or glutinous.
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holding together; cohesive; not easily pulled asunder; tough.
Origin of tenacious
1600-1610
Source: Dictionary.com
Their tenacious commitment to help save the whales is essential for the organisation.
He use a tenacious wood for building boat.
we have to tenaciously follow the rule to make oir city crime less
we have to tenaciously follow the rule which make your country crime rate down