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“persevering” in Latin
persevērōto abide by; to adhere to; to continue steadfastly: to persist, to perseverecōnstōto stand together; to stand still; to remain the same; stand firm; to agree, correspond, fitfirmusstrong, powerful; stable, firm; faithful, steadfast, trueoffirmōto make firm, durable, steadfast; to hold fast to, persevere in; to be obstinateassiduusconstant, regular, perpetual; unremitting, incessantobstinōto resolve, determine, be firmly resolved, persistpervicāxfirm, determined, persistent, dogged; stubborn, obstinate, headstrong, wilful; steadfastVelleiusof or pertaining to the gens Velleia.
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
persevering
perseverans (not deterred by obstacles): constans (consistent): firmus (abiding firmly by anything): offirmatus (stronger than firmus): tenax alicujus rei (tenacious): assiduus (that applies steadily to anything, that does not easily relinquish): obstinatus (that persists in spite of entreaties, etc.): pervicax (that pursues, or energetically persists in carrying on anything): firmus proposito (Velleius): tenax propositi (who does not easily relinquish a purpose).
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for persevering?
- The usual Latin words for “persevering” are persevērō, cōnstō, firmus; also offirmō, assiduus, obstinō. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.