PERSEVERANT

Etymology

Adjective

perseverant (comparative more perseverant, superlative most perseverant)

Enduring; persistent, resistant.

Source: Wiktionary


Per`se*ver"ant, a. Etym: [L. perseverans, -antis, p.pr.: cf. F. persévérant.]

Definition: Persevering. [R.] "Perseverant faith." Whitby.

– Per`se*ver"ant*ly, adv. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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