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