persévérance

Definitions of persévérance
  1. noun
    persistent determination
    synonyms: acharnement
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    type of:
    détermination
    the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
  2. noun
    great and constant diligence and attention
    synonyms: assiduité
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    type of:
    application, assiduité, zèle
    persevering determination to perform a task
  3. noun
    the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
    synonyms: acharnement
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    type of:
    continuation, poursuite, prolongation
    the act of continuing an activity without interruption
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