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perseverant

[ pur-suh-veer-uhnt ]

adjective

  1. persisting steadfastly without giving up; continuing in spite of difficulties or setbacks; persevering:

    A focused and perseverant mind helps one endure and make all efforts necessary to find solutions to challenges.



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Other Words From

  • non·per·se·ver·ant adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of perseverant1

First recorded in 1300–50; from Middle French, from persevērant-, stem of persevērāns “persisting”; persevere ( def ), -ant ( def )
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Example Sentences

To be sure, other groups within the United States have similarly faced adversity and demonstrated perseverance.

From Fortune

From the beginning, Tab’s story has been one of perseverance.

Her success — against the odds — speaks to the importance of perseverance, family, and finding, and staying true to yourself.

A kid from abroad comes to the United States, making good on an opportunity through hard work and perseverance to achieve fame and fortune.

The Purple Heart recipient recovered after undergoing 16 surgeries in six months, enrolled in architecture school and often spoke publicly about his experience, becoming the face of resilience and perseverance.

This vessel had been whaling in 256the southern seas during five years, without any adequate return for her perseverant exertions.

I accepted it on the presumption that I had talents, honesty, and propensities to perseverant effort.

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