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perseverance

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Noun — Steady effort to keep doing something despite difficulty or setbacks.

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Etymology

From Latin perseverantia, "steadfastness," from perseverare ("to persist").

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What does “perseverance” mean?

The word “perseverance” means steady effort to keep doing something despite difficulty or setbacks. In plain terms, not giving up, even when things get hard.

How do you pronounce “perseverance”?

“Perseverance” is pronounced pur-suh-VEER-ruhns (/ˌpɝsəˈvɪɹəns/ in IPA).

How do you use “perseverance” in a sentence?

Here is “perseverance” used in a sentence: “It took years of perseverance for her to finally get published.”

What part of speech is “perseverance”?

“Perseverance” is a noun.

Where does the word “perseverance” come from?

The word “perseverance” comes from Latin. From Latin perseverantia, "steadfastness," from perseverare ("to persist").

Is “perseverance” a common word?

“Perseverance” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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