Persistence and Willpower

Persistence

Persistence noun - Uninterrupted or lasting existence.

Willpower and persistence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Willpower" instead a noun "Persistence".

Willpower

Willpower noun - The power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions.

Persistence and willpower are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistence" instead a noun "Willpower".

Both words in one sentence

  • Japanese Spirit Seishin note "精神"(or Spirit/Persistence) is a level of vigilance, competitiveness and willpower which overcomes the impossible just by "trying harder".
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