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t-uh-NAYSH-uh-s/təˈneɪʃəs/

Tenacious means holding on firmly; not giving up: tenacious “full house” copy, a tenacious crest. Persistent (already in the dictionary) is the close twin; clinging copy is not a count.

Meaning

Holding on firmly; not giving up (from persistent, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Tenacious “full house” copy is still not a count; count the seats.”
• “Persistent is already in this course. Stubborn is the close twin. Packed is a vibe. A number on a certificate is the rule. Count the seats; then keep the copy if the cap still holds.”

Good to know

Holding on; not letting go. Close: persistent (already in the dictionary). Packed copy ≠ a count.

Near in meaning

persistent, dogged, stubborn

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