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Perseverance (pûr´se-vîr´ens) noun 1.Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness. 2.Theology. The Calvinistic doctrine that those who have been chosen by God will continue in a state of grace to the     end and will finally be saved. Synonyms: perseverance, persistence, tenacity, pertinacity. Each of these nouns means steadfast singleness of purpose, as in the pursuit of a goal, despite difficulties or obstacles. Perseverance suggests praiseworthy and enduring patience: "'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause,- and of obstinacy in a bad one" (Laurence Sterne). "Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance" (Samuel Johnson). Persistence always implies firm resolve but may connote an obstinate, annoying quality: "Persistence and courage are the most womanly no less than the most manly qualities" (Margaret Fuller). Tenacity and especially pertinacity suggest stubborn, often perverse persistence: "The Scots fought with desperate tenacity" (John Morley). "Again and again . . . with the inexorable pertinacity of a child intent upon some object important to itself, did he renew his efforts" (Nathaniel Hawthorne).