The difference between Elephantlike and Tenacious

When used as adjectives, elephantlike means similar to an elephant, or a characteristic of an elephant, whereas tenacious means clinging to an object or surface.


check bellow for the other definitions of Elephantlike and Tenacious

  1. Elephantlike as an adjective:

    Similar to an elephant, or a characteristic of an elephant

    Examples:

    "elephantlike stomping"

  2. Elephantlike as an adjective (figuratively):

    (Of memory) which is very good

    Examples:

    "He has an elephantlike memory - he rarely forgets things."

  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.