The difference between Adhesive and Tenacious

When used as adjectives, adhesive means sticky, whereas tenacious means clinging to an object or surface.


Adhesive is also noun with the meaning: a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion.

check bellow for the other definitions of Adhesive and Tenacious

  1. Adhesive as an adjective:

    sticky; tenacious, as glutinous substances

  2. Adhesive as an adjective:

    apt or tending to adhere; clinging

  1. Adhesive as a noun:

    a substance, such as glue, that provides or promotes adhesion

  1. Tenacious as an adjective:

    Clinging to an object or surface; adhesive.

  2. Tenacious as an adjective:

    Unwilling to yield or give up; dogged.

  3. Tenacious as an adjective:

    Holding together; cohesive.

  4. Tenacious as an adjective:

    Having a good memory; retentive.