tenacity — the quality or fact of being determined; persistence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or fact of being determined; persistence
Pronunciation (IPA): /təˈnæsəti/
Korean meaning: 끈기, 고집, 집요함
Korean pronunciation: 터**내**서티
Example Sentences
- The student's tenacity in solving math problems impressed even the strictest teacher.
- My dog's tenacity in chasing his own tail is both amusing and concerning.
- With remarkable tenacity, she applied to 50 companies before landing her dream job.
tenacity
NOUN//təˈnæsəti//
the quality or fact of being determined; persistence
Never giving up despite obstacles
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Origin
From Latin tenacitas, derived from tenax meaning 'holding fast' or 'persistent', which comes from the verb tenere meaning 'to hold'. The word was adopted into English in the 16th century.
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“The student's tenacity in solving math problems impressed even the strictest teacher.”
“My dog's tenacity in chasing his own tail is both amusing and concerning.”
“With remarkable tenacity, she applied to 50 companies before landing her dream job.”
“The mosquito's tenacity in finding a way into my room defies all logic and window screens.”
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