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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).

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