Definition of Tenacity
Tenacity
ten·ac·i·ty
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Persistent determination and perseverance in the face of challenges.
e.g. Her tenacity in pursuing her dreams inspired her friends and family.
(noun)
the state or quality of gripping or holding on firmly to something;
e.g. I was surprised by the tenacity of her grip, since I couldn't loosen her hands form my arm.
(noun)
the state or quality of being persistent and continuing to exist;
e.g. The tenacity of these questions through the history of the subject suggests that their answers are very important.
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"The most difficult thing is the decision to act; the rest is merely tenacity." -- Amelia Mary Earhart
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