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perseverance

noun

The act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

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Word length
12
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
19
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns

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noun

  1. The act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

    “His perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate”

noun

  1. Persistent determination

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Example Sentences

His perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate

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