tenacity
Translation
persistence, determination, stubbornness
Examples
She showed great tenacity in achieving her goals.
She showed great tenacity in achieving her goals.
His tenacity was both an asset and a flaw.
His tenacity was both an asset and a flaw.
Grammar Patterns
tenacity ((in -ing)) / ((to-inf)) persistence in doing something She showed great tenacity in achieving her goals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persistence, determination; Antonyms: weakness, indecision
Etymology
From Latin 'tenere', meaning 'to hold'. The idea is of holding on firmly.
Memory Tips
Think of someone holding on with 'ten' fingers. That's tenacity.