Complete Definition of "perseverate"

English

Etymology
Specialized word derived from persevere and the suffix -ate.

Pronunciation
IPA|p��sev��re�ɪt

Verb
en-verb|perseverat|es

  1. describing the behavior, generally displayed by those with various developmental disabilities, of extraordinary, exclusive and lasting obsession to a detail or occurrence others consider minor.
  2. to repeat or continue a pattern.

Translations
French: persévérer

Derived terms
perseveration
perseveratory

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