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tenace

tenacious, persistent

adjective teh-NAHS Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: From Latin tenax (holding fast).

Also means

stubborn

Usage Note

Tenace is used to praise someone who does not give up in the face of difficulty, often in sports, studies, or work. The noun form is ténacité, meaning 'tenacity' or 'perseverance'. The adjective is invariable in form between masculine and feminine: un caractère tenace, une volonté tenace.

Examples

"Elle est tenace dans ses efforts."

Natural Translation

She is tenacious in her efforts.

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