Perseverance (noun)

1. The quality or act of continuing to do something despite difficulties or setbacks.
2. Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Origin:

The word perseverance comes from the latin word "perseverantia" which means "persistence" or "endurance". it was first used in english in the 14th century to describe the quality or act of continuing to do something despite difficulties or setbacks.

Examples:

1. His perseverance in the face of adversity was admirable, as he refused to give up on his goals.
2. Her perseverance paid off, as she eventually became one of the top scientists in her field.
3. The runner's perseverance was evident as he pushed through the pain to finish the race.
4. The team's perseverance was key to their success, as they never gave up despite being behind in the game.
5. The author's perseverance in writing the book was admirable, as he faced many rejections before it was finally published.