Tenacious bacteria Synonyms

Definitions for Tenacious


  • (adjective) continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
  • (adjective) tending to adhere to objects upon contact
  • (adjective) stubbornly unyielding

Definitions for Bacteria


  • (noun) (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission ; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants