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tenacy | tenacious |

As a noun tenacy

is tenaciousness; obstinacy.

As an adjective tenacious is

clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.

tenacy

English

Noun

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  • (obsolete) Tenaciousness; obstinacy.
    • (Barrow)
    (Webster 1913)

    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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