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tenacious

[təˈneɪʃəs]

📖 Definition

adj. persistent; that does not stop holding something or give up something easily; determined

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A bulldog gripping a rope and refusing to let go

💬 Example Sentence

The tenacious detective pursued the cold case for twenty years.

🎵 Music Connection

"Survivor" by Destiny's Child

The tenacious refusal to give up after hardship makes one a true survivor.

📝 Word Roots & Related

tenhold tenable adj. tenant n. tenement n.

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