Definition of PERSEVERANCE

perseverance

Meanings

Plural: perseverances

Noun

  • persistent determination
  • the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
  • Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English perseveraunce, from Old French perseverance, from Latin persevērantia.

Scrabble Score: 19

perseverance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
perseverance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
perseverance is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

perseverance is a valid Words With Friends word