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Perseverance is persistence in sticking to a plan.

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An example of perseverance is working out for a two hours each day to lose weight.

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noun

the act of persevering; continued, patient effort
the quality of one who perseveres; persistence
in Calvinism, the continuance in grace of people elected to eternal salvation

Origin: OFr < L perseverantia < perseverans, prp. of perseverare: see perseverate

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perseverant adjective

See perseverance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness.
Christianity The Calvinistic doctrine that those who have been chosen by God will continue in a state of grace to the end and will finally be saved.

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