'perseverance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'perseverance', where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'severer' meant 'to be strict or serious'.

'perseverance' changed from the Old French word 'perseverance' and eventually became the modern English word 'perseverance'.

Initially, it meant 'steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.