tenacity

/ti'neiʃəsnis/ Cách viết khác : (tenacity) /ti'næsiti/

Thân thiện

She shows great tenacity in solving the difficult puzzle.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. persistent determination

Từ đồng nghĩa

• doggedness
• perseverance
• persistence
• persistency
• tenaciousness
• pertinacity