tenacity
/ti'neiʃəsnis/ Cách viết khác : (tenacity) /ti'næsiti/
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being tenacious; persistent determination: The state or character of holding fast, being persistent, or continuing firmly in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition. It implies a firm, unyielding adherence to a purpose. 2. Physical cohesiveness; toughness: The property of a material that makes it resistant to being pulled apart; cohesiveness.
Usage and Examples
- General Use (Determination): Used to describe a person's persistent and unwavering resolve.
- Her tenacity in pursuing her goals is truly inspiring.
- The success of the project was due to the team's collective tenacity.
- Physical Property: Used in scientific or technical contexts to describe materials.
- The tenacity of the spider's silk is remarkable.
- This alloy is valued for its strength and tenacity.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "With dogged tenacity": An adverbial phrase emphasizing stubborn, unwavering persistence.
- He pursued the truth with dogged tenacity.
- Implied Adversity: The word often carries the connotation that the persistence is being tested against challenges, setbacks, or resistance. It is more than simple persistence; it suggests a gritty, holding-on quality.
Variants and Related Words
- Tenacious (adjective): Holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold. Can describe both people and things.
- She is a tenacious investigator. (persistent person)
- The vine has tenacious roots. (holding fast physically)
- Tenaciously (adverb): In a tenacious manner.
- He held on tenaciously to his beliefs.
Synonyms
- Perseverance: Steady persistence in a course of action, especially despite difficulties.
- Pertinacity: A more formal synonym, sometimes with a stronger implication of stubbornness.
- Doggedness: Stubborn perseverance.
- Resolve: Firm determination.
- Grit: Courage and resolve; strength of character.
Antonyms
- Weakness
- Irresolution
- Fickleness
- Compliancy
Idioms and Common Phrases
- To have the tenacity of a bulldog: To be extremely stubborn and persistent. This idiom vividly captures the core meaning.
- When negotiating, he has the tenacity of a bulldog.
- Sheer tenacity: Used to emphasize that success was achieved purely through persistent effort, often against the odds.
- He won the case through sheer tenacity.
Noun
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persistent determination
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