tenax

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Latin word tenax comes from Latin tentare, Latin -ax

tentare (Latin)

-ax (Latin)

Used to form adjectives expressing a tendency or inclination to the action of the root verb; -ish, -y.

tenax (Latin)

Clinging. Close-fisted, niggardly, stingy. Firm, steadfast, persistent. Tenacious.

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