Meaning of PERSEVERING
| Pronunciation: | | `pursu'veering
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| | Definition: | | [adj] quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness; "a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business" |
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| | Synonyms: | | diligent, patient |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Per`se*ver"ing\, a.
Characterized by perseverance; persistent. --
{Per`se*ver"ing*ly}, adv.
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