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Definition of perseverance

perseverance

/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/
per · se · ver · ance
Adverb:perseveringly
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Adjective:perseverant
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perseverance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Continued effort and steadfastness in doing something or achieving a goal despite difficulties, obstacles, or delay in success.

Example

"Through years of hard work and unwavering perseverance, the researchers finally developed an effective treatment."

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• Rhymes for perseverance

• Nearby Words

persecute
persecution
persecutor
perseverance
perseverant
persevere
perseveringly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French perseverance, from Latin perseverantia ('steadfastness, constancy'), derived from the verb perseverare ('to abide by strictly, continue steadfastly'), from per- ('very, thoroughly') and severus ('strict, earnest, severe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perseverance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perseverance
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