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English noun: perseverance

1. perseverance (attribute) persistent determination


Synonymsdoggedness, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity


Broader (hypernym)determination, purpose

2. perseverance (act) the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior


SamplesHis perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate.


Synonymsperseveration, persistence


Broader (hypernym)continuance, continuation









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