1. plural of tenacity; the quality of being determined and persistent; firmness of grip or hold

Examples

• The athletes showed remarkable tenacities in their training regimens.
• Different materials have varying tenacities when subjected to stress.
• The researchers’ tenacities in pursuing the cure paid off after years of work.
• We admired the tenacities of the mountain climbers facing harsh conditions.
• The lawyer’s tenacities in defending her clients were well known.
• Various spider silks exhibit different tenacities depending on their composition.