Perseverant

//pɚsɪˈvɪɹənt// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Enduring; persistent, resistant.

    "He was clumsy and struggling but perseverant, determined to accomplish the task he had set himself, and his keenness affronted Crystal."

Example

More examples

"Tom is perseverant and intelligent."

Etymology

From Middle English perseveraunt, from Middle French perseverant, from Latin persevērāns, present participle of persevērō.

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