tenacity
nounfeminine/tɨ.nɐ.siˈda.dɨ/medium
te·na·ci·da·de
Definition
The quality of being tenacious; persistence, firmness, and determination in achieving a goal or maintaining a position.
Her tenacity allowed her to overcome all obstacles.
The team's tenacity was admired by everyone.
Common collocations
intellectual tenacityprofessional tenacityshow tenacity
Etymology
Do latim 'tenacitas', de 'tenax' (tenaz).