tenace

English

Noun

tenace (plural tenaces)

1. (bridge) An interrupted sequence of high cards of the same suit, such as the king and jack or the ace and queen.

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Anagrams

• cetane

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin tenax, tenacem. Cf. Old French tenais.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

tenace (masculine and feminine, plural tenaces)

1. long-lasting
2. tenacious, persistent

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Italian

Etymology

From Latin tenax, tenacem.

Adjective

tenace m, f (masculine and feminine plural tenaci)

1. strong
2. lasting
3. tenacious

Anagrams

• catene, cenate