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perseverancepersistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/

Korean meaning: 어려움이나 성공의 지연에도 불구하고 무언가를 계속해서 하는 끈기, 인내심

Korean pronunciation: 퍼서**비**어런스

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's perseverance in learning TikTok dances at 85 is truly inspiring.
  • It takes perseverance to master a foreign language.
  • His perseverance in trying to fold a fitted sheet correctly lasted exactly 3 minutes.

perseverance

NOUN

//ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns//

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

perseverance concept
💡 Concept

A perseverance climber scaling mountain peaks despite repeated setbacks

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perseverance rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through perseverance and endurance, resilience bends but never breaks, until triumph shines through the storm

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪrəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/

🌳Etymology

Rootpersever
Suffix--ance

Origin

From Latin 'perseverare,' composed of 'per-' (through) and 'severus' (strict, severe). The word entered English through Old French and evolved to mean steadfast continuation despite obstacles.

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🎵Rhyme

appearanceclearanceadherence
appearance
clearance
adherence

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's perseverance in learning TikTok dances at 85 is truly inspiring.

It takes perseverance to master a foreign language.

😄 Fun example

His perseverance in trying to fold a fitted sheet correctly lasted exactly 3 minutes.

Success often comes to those who combine talent with perseverance.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

persistencedeterminationtenacityendurancesteadfastness

Antonyms

surrenderabandonmentinconsistency

Related

perseverepersistentendureresiliencegrit