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- [ten-eys]
- /ˈtɛnˌeɪs/
- /tˈenɪs/
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- [ten-eys]
- /ˈtɛnˌeɪs/
Definitions of tenace word
- noun tenace a sequence of two high cards of the same suit that lack an intervening card to be in consecutive order, as the ace and queen. 1
- noun tenace a holding of two nonconsecutive high cards of a suit, such as the ace and queen 0
- noun tenace an imperfect sequence of high cards in the same suit, as the ace and queen without the king 0
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Origin of tenace
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Spanish tenazas tongs, tenace (in card games), derivative of tenaz ≪ Latin tenāx tenacious; compare Medieval Latin tenācēs forceps
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Parts of speech for Tenace
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determiner
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tenace popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tenace usage trend in Literature
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