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- Dictionaryperseverance/ˌpəːsɪˈvɪərəns/
noun
- 1. persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success: "his perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness"
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The meaning of PERSEVERANCE is continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition : the action or condition or an instance of persevering : steadfastness. How to use perseverance in a sentence.
the quality of being someone who continues to make an effort to achieve their aims, even when this is difficult or takes a long time: One of the most essential qualities of a scientist is perseverance. Her perseverance in the face of professional and personal challenges makes her my role model.
Perseverance is the quality of those who persevere —continue to do or try to achieve something despite difficulty or discouragement. A close synonym is persistence.
Perseverance is not giving up. It is persistence and tenacity, the effort required to do something and keep doing it till the end, even if it's hard. Perseverance originally comes from the Latin perseverantia and means to abide by something strictly.
noun. 1. steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., esp. in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. 2. Theology. continuance in a state of grace to the end, leading to eternal salvation.
noun. /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns/. /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/. [uncountable] (approving) the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim despite difficulties. They showed great perseverance in the face of difficulty. The only way to improve is through hard work and dogged perseverance. Extra Examples.
PERSEVERANCE definition: the quality of persevering when things are difficult: . Learn more.
PERSEVERANCE meaning: the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult.
per·se·ver·ance. (pûr′sə-vîr′əns) n. 1. Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness. 2. Christianity The Calvinistic doctrine that those who have been chosen by God will continue in a state of grace to the end and will finally be saved.
Perseverance definition: Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness.
