Physical property of being sticky or viscous, often used for food textures or adhesives.
The natto is very sticky.
This glue doesn't have enough stickiness.
Figurative use describing a person's mental toughness, perseverance, or refusal to give up.
His tenacity finally brought victory.
Persistence is necessary in negotiations.
This rice cake has a strong stickiness.
He showed real tenacity and pulled off a comeback win at the end.
Knead the bread dough well until it develops elasticity.
This team lacks the tenacity to hold on in the closing stages.
hard-fought win; winning through perseverance
stick it out; persevere to the end