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- [pur-suh-veer-uh ns]
- /ˌpɜr səˈvɪər əns/
- /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-suh-veer-uh ns]
- /ˌpɜr səˈvɪər əns/
Definitions of perseverance word
- noun perseverance steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. 1
- noun perseverance Theology. continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation. 1
- noun perseverance determination 1
- uncountable noun perseverance Perseverance is the quality of continuing with something even though it is difficult. 0
- noun perseverance continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty; persistence 0
- noun perseverance persistence in remaining in a state of grace until death 0
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Origin of perseverance
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English perseveraunce < Middle French perseverance < Latin persevērantia. See persevere, -ance
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Parts of speech for Perseverance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
perseverance popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
perseverance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perseverance
noun perseverance
- adamancy — a state of resoluteness
- application — An application for something such as a job or membership of an organization is a formal written request for it.
- big game — Large wild animals such as lions and elephants that are hunted for sport are often referred to as big game.
- busyness — the quality or condition of being busy.
- constancy — Constancy is the quality of staying the same even though other things change.
Antonyms for perseverance
noun perseverance
- demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
- hesitation — the act of hesitating; a delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear: His hesitation cost him the championship.
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