Perseverant
//pɚsɪˈvɪɹənt// adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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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