tenacity
gb/tənˈæsɪti/ us/tənˈæsɪti/
C1
English
kitartás, szívósság, szakítószilárdság, tapadószilárdság
NOUN
C1
1
kitartás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s tenacity; tenacity in [doing something]
Her tenacity helped her finish the degree while working full time.
A kitartása segített neki megszerezni a diplomáját, miközben teljes állásban dolgozott.
The team won through a mix of skill and sheer tenacity.
A csapat a tudás és a puszta kitartás kombinációjával győzött.
It took years of tenacity to build the company into something stable.
Learner examples
He succeeded because of his tenacity.
A kitartásának köszönhetően sikerült neki.
Tenacity means you keep trying.
A kitartás azt jelenti, hogy újra meg újra próbálkozol.
Common mistake:
Tenacity is positive persistence; it does not usually mean being stubborn about refusing to change your opinion.
Meaning
persistent determination to succeed
Collocations
sheer tenacity
|dogged tenacity
|quiet tenacity
|remarkable tenacity
|tenacity and grit
|tenacity and perseverance
|with tenacity
|show tenacity
|admire someone's tenacity
|reward tenacity
Synonyms
perseverance (Emphasizes continuing despite difficulty over time.)
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determination (Broader; can be intense resolve in general.)
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grit (More informal; highlights toughness and resilience.)
Antonyms
quit (Opposite behavior: stopping rather than continuing.)
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giving up (Lack of sustained effort when things are hard.)
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indecision (Opposes firm resolve to pursue a goal.)
Themes
personality
|work
|success
|psychology
Definition
Tenacity is strong determination that helps you keep trying.
The quality of continuing to try to achieve something, even when it is difficult or takes a long time.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
the tenacity of [material/substance]
The manufacturer tested the tenacity of the fibers before weaving them into rope.
A gyártó megvizsgálta a szálak szakítószilárdságát, mielőtt kötéllé fonta volna őket.
Heat treatment can increase the tenacity of the alloy.
A hőkezelés növelheti az ötvözet szívósságát.
The coating’s tenacity determines how well it stays on in wet conditions.
Common mistake:
This meaning is uncommon in everyday conversation; most of the time tenacity refers to determination.
Meaning
ability to stick or hold
Collocations
tensile tenacity
|fiber tenacity
|high tenacity
|low tenacity
|tenacity of the adhesive
|tenacity of the film
|tenacity of the resin
|tenacity of the coating
|measure tenacity
|improve tenacity
Synonyms
toughness (General resistance to breaking; not always about sticking.)
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tensile strength (More specific technical measure under tension.)
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adhesion (Specifically the ability to stick to another surface.)
Antonyms
fragility (Tendency to break easily rather than resist pulling or tearing.)
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brittleness (Breaks without much bending or stretching.)
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weakness (Low resistance to force or separation.)
Themes
science
|materials
|engineering
Definition
In technical use, tenacity is how strongly something holds together or sticks.
The strength with which a material holds together or clings to another surface; toughness or resistance to being pulled apart.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tenacity
IPA
GB/tənˈæsɪti/
US/tənˈæsɪti/
Syllables & stress
tenacity (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tenacity
- Plural: tenacity
Expressions
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