English Explanatory Dictionary

perseverance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ /pəˈsɛvəɹəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perseverance.wav /ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ /pɚˈsɛvəɹəns/

Word forms

perseverance perseverances perseveraunce

Etymology

From Middle English perseveraunce, from Old French perseverance, from Latin persevērantia.

Synonyms

Related words

persevere perseverant perseverate perseveration constancy determination firmness fortitude indefatigability moxie patience permanence resoluteness obstinacy

Derived words

belief perseverance final perseverance Mount Perseverance nonperseverance perseverance of the saints unperseverance

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