Entity: TENACIOUS
Tenacious refers to being aggressively persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired. It is characterized by holding fast and keeping a firm hold on something.
TENACIOUS
Etymology
The word 'tenacious' comes from the Latin root 'tenax', which means 'holding fast'.
Definition
Tenacious is defined as aggressively persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired. It is characterized by holding tightly onto something or keeping an opinion in a determined way.
Historical Context
The term 'tenacious' has been in use in English since the early 1600s and has clung tightly to its Latin ancestor, 'tenax'.
Cultural Significance
The term 'tenacious' is often used to describe individuals or things that exhibit strong determination and persistence in achieving their goals.
Related Concepts
Tenacious is synonymous with persistent, determined, and resolute.
See Also
Characterized by holding tightly onto something or keeping an opinion in a determined way.