perseverance
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səˈvɪər noun
1.
steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
2.
Theology. continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English perseveraunce < Middle French perseverance < Latin persevērantia. See persevere, -ance
1300–50; Middle English perseveraunce < Middle French perseverance < Latin persevērantia. See persevere, -ance
Related forms
per·se·ver·ant, adjective
non·per·se·ver·ance, noun
non·per·se·ver·ant, adjective
Synonyms
1. doggedness, steadfastness. Perseverance, persistence, tenacity, pertinacity imply resolute and unyielding holding on in following a course of action. Perseverance commonly suggests activity maintained in spite of difficulties or steadfast and long-continued application: Endurance and perseverance combined to win in the end. It is regularly used in a favorable sense. Persistence which may be used in either a favorable or an unfavorable sense, implies unremitting (and sometimes annoying) perseverance: persistence in a belief; persistence in talking when others wish to study. Tenacity with the original meaning of adhesiveness, as of glue, is a dogged and determined holding on. Whether used literally or figuratively it has favorable implications: a bulldog quality of tenacity; the tenacity of one's memory. Pertinacity unlike its related word, is used chiefly in an unfavorable sense, that of overinsistent tenacity: the pertinacity of the social climber.
1. doggedness, steadfastness. Perseverance, persistence, tenacity, pertinacity imply resolute and unyielding holding on in following a course of action. Perseverance commonly suggests activity maintained in spite of difficulties or steadfast and long-continued application: Endurance and perseverance combined to win in the end. It is regularly used in a favorable sense. Persistence which may be used in either a favorable or an unfavorable sense, implies unremitting (and sometimes annoying) perseverance: persistence in a belief; persistence in talking when others wish to study. Tenacity with the original meaning of adhesiveness, as of glue, is a dogged and determined holding on. Whether used literally or figuratively it has favorable implications: a bulldog quality of tenacity; the tenacity of one's memory. Pertinacity unlike its related word, is used chiefly in an unfavorable sense, that of overinsistent tenacity: the pertinacity of the social climber.
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| —n | |
| 1. | continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty; persistence |
| 2. | Christianity persistence in remaining in a state of grace until death |
| perse'verant | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
perseverance
mid-14c., from Fr. persévérance (12c.), from L. perseverantia, from perseverantem, from perseverare (see persevere).
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Example sentences
Perseverance is easily acquired around enjoyable activities such as chosen play.
Altruism and perseverance are ingredients of her career tale.
What is required is the same perseverance and idealism that our founders displayed.
But the hours-long setup process requires an early adopter's perseverance.
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