perseverance
1. [ noun ] persistent determination
Synonyms: persistency persistence tenacity tenaciousness pertinacity doggedness
Related terms: determination persevere
2. [ noun ] the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
Synonyms: perseveration persistence
Examples:

"his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"

Related terms: continuance persevere perseverate
Similar spelling:   perseverate
  persevere
  perseveration
  persevering
  perseveringly
  perspective