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.
Perseverance
Part of speech: noun
Definition: continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failurepersistent determination to adhere to a plan of direction; insistence
Example sentence: Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.