perseverance
pronunciation
How to pronounce perseverance in British English:
UK [ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns]
How to pronounce perseverance in American English:
US [ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns]
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- Noun:
- persistent determination
- the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
Word Origin
- perseverance (n.)
- mid-14c., from Old French perseverance "persistence, endurance" (12c., Modern French persévérance) and directly from Latin perseverantia "steadfastness, constancy," from perseverantem (nominative perseverans), from perseverare (see persevere).
Example
- 1. Perseverance is very important in achieving happiness .
- 2. His perseverance gave the world great insight-and a new icon , the keeling curve .
- 3. This can also be seen in their perseverance in trying to rebrand their country after their first failed attempt .
- 4. Good early education can impart skills that last a lifetime - patience discipline manners perseverance .
- 5. But still , I went through the same motions everyday , hoping that one day I 'd reach those numbers through hard work and perseverance .