Origin: A borrowing from French. Etymons: French parseverance, perseverance.
1.a. The fact, process, condition, or quality of persevering; constant persistence in a course of action or purpose; steadfast pursuit of an aim, especially in the face of difficulty or obstacles; assiduity.
Citation: "perseverance, n." OED Online. Oxford University Press, June 2016. Web. 1 September 2016.
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