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tenacious | tenaciousness |

As an adjective tenacious

is clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.

As a noun tenaciousness is

the characteristic of being tenacious.

tenacious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • clinging to an object or surface; adhesive
  • unwilling to yield or give up; dogged
  • holding together; cohesive
  • having a good memory; retentive

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    tenaciousness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The characteristic of being tenacious.