How to Pronounce Tenacity
Tenacity
tɪ'næsɪti
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Tenacity is the quality of not giving up easily and continuing to try hard.
Examples
- Her tenacity helped her finish the difficult project on time.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| show tenacity | collocation | show te-NA-ci-ty | She showed tenacity throughout the difficult project. |
| display tenacity | collocation | dis-PLAY te-NA-ci-ty | He displayed tenacity in overcoming all obstacles. |
| demonstrate tenacity | collocation | dem-ON-strate te-NA-ci-ty | They demonstrated tenacity during the long negotiations. |
| tenacity pays off | collocation | te-NA-ci-ty PAYS off | Her tenacity pays off with a well-deserved promotion. |
Fun Fact
Tenacity comes from the Latin 'tenax,' meaning 'holding fast,' originally describing physical grip before evolving to mean mental persistence and determination.
Word Family
noun
tenacity
The quality of being very determined and not giving up easily.
"Her tenacity helped her finish the difficult project on time."
adjective
tenacious
Very determined and not willing to give up.
"He is a tenacious player who never stops trying."
adverb
tenaciously
In a way that shows great determination and does not give up.
"She worked tenaciously to improve her skills."
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