Difference between Perseverance and Perseveration

Perseverance

Part of speech: noun

Definition: continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure persistent determination to adhere to a plan of direction; insistence

Example sentence: By perseverance the snail reached the ark.

Perseveration

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus, usually caused by brain injury or other organic disorder.The tendency to continue or repeat an act or activity after the cessation of the original stimulus.The act or an instance of persevering; perseverance.