English noun: perseverance | |||
1. | perseverance (attribute) persistent determination | ||
Synonyms | doggedness, persistence, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity | ||
Broader (hypernym) | determination, purpose | ||
2. | perseverance (act) the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior | ||
Samples | His perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate. | ||
Synonyms | perseveration, persistence | ||
Broader (hypernym) | continuance, continuation | ||