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Perseverant (adj) means continuing firmly despite difficulty.

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Continuing firmly despite difficulty.

"He was clumsy and struggling but perseverant, determined to accomplish the task he had set himself, and his keenness affronted Crystal." — H. Gareth Gavin, Never Was (2023)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English as Middle English perseveraunt, from Middle French perseverant, from Latin persevērāns, the present participle of persevērō.

Rhymes for perseverant

tolerant exuberant itinerant accelerant intolerant

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What is the meaning of perseverant?

"perseverant" (adj) means continuing firmly despite difficulty.