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tenaz

adjectivegeneral usecommon/tɨˈnaʃ/te·naz

Definition

1

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely; persistent.

Usage examples

“She was tenaz in her pursuit of justice.”
“The plant had a tenaz hold on the rock.”

Common combinations

tenacious griptenacious effort