C1 noun Formal

hyperverance

/ˌhaɪpərˈvɜːrəns/

A state of excessive or obsessive persistence in a task, often continuing long after the effort has ceased to be productive or logical. It refers to a level of tenacity that crosses from being a virtue into a psychological or behavioral rigidity.

Ejemplos

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Her hyperverance in cleaning every corner of the house meant she was late for her own birthday party.

Her hyperverance in cleaning every corner of the house meant she was late for her own birthday party.

2

The committee noted that while the researcher showed great dedication, his hyperverance on a debunked theory hindered progress.

The committee noted that while the researcher showed great dedication, his hyperverance on a debunked theory hindered progress.

3

I think you need to let it go; your hyperverance with this video game level is making you miserable.

I think you need to let it go; your hyperverance with this video game level is making you miserable.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hyperverance
Verb
hyperverate
Adverbio
hyperverantly
Adjetivo
hyperverant
Relacionado
perseverance
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Truco para recordar

Combine 'hyper' (meaning over or beyond) with the root of 'perseverance.' If you are 'hyper' about your 'perseverance,' you have hyperverance.

Quiz rápido

The engineer's _______ kept him working on the broken engine for twenty hours straight, even though a replacement was already available.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hyperverance

Ejemplos

1

Her hyperverance in cleaning every corner of the house meant she was late for her own birthday party.

everyday

Her hyperverance in cleaning every corner of the house meant she was late for her own birthday party.

2

The committee noted that while the researcher showed great dedication, his hyperverance on a debunked theory hindered progress.

formal

The committee noted that while the researcher showed great dedication, his hyperverance on a debunked theory hindered progress.

3

I think you need to let it go; your hyperverance with this video game level is making you miserable.

informal

I think you need to let it go; your hyperverance with this video game level is making you miserable.

4

In psychological terms, hyperverance is often studied as a symptom of cognitive inflexibility in high-stress environments.

academic

In psychological terms, hyperverance is often studied as a symptom of cognitive inflexibility in high-stress environments.

5

The startup failed because of the founder's hyperverance, as he refused to pivot even when the market data turned negative.

business

The startup failed because of the founder's hyperverance, as he refused to pivot even when the market data turned negative.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
hyperverance
Verb
hyperverate
Adverbio
hyperverantly
Adjetivo
hyperverant
Relacionado
perseverance

Colocaciones comunes

exhibit hyperverance to show excessive persistence
unhealthy hyperverance a harmful level of persistence
academic hyperverance extreme persistence in studies
limitless hyperverance boundless but potentially irrational persistence
borderline hyperverance persistence that is almost excessive

Frases Comunes

blinded by hyperverance

so focused on persisting that one loses sight of reality

a case of hyperverance

an instance of extreme persistence

driven to hyperverance

pushed to a state of obsessive persistence

Se confunde a menudo con

hyperverance vs perseverance

Perseverance is generally a positive trait of steady persistence; hyperverance implies it has become excessive or irrational.

hyperverance vs hypervigilance

Hypervigilance is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity/anxiety; hyperverance is about excessive persistence in action.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when describing someone who doesn't know when to quit. It is most common in academic or psychological discussions about behavior.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'perseverance' when they actually mean 'hyperverance' to describe a negative trait. Remember that 'hyper-' usually implies an excess or a negative 'too much' quality.

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Truco para recordar

Combine 'hyper' (meaning over or beyond) with the root of 'perseverance.' If you are 'hyper' about your 'perseverance,' you have hyperverance.

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Origen de la palabra

A modern construction combining the Greek prefix 'hyper-' (over, above) with the Latin-based 'perseverantia' (abiding by strictly).

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun often follows the verb 'exhibit' or 'display' can be modified by adjectives like 'clinical' or 'obsessive'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western work cultures, grit is praised, but the term hyperverance is emerging to critique the 'hustle culture' where persistence leads to burnout.

Quiz rápido

The engineer's _______ kept him working on the broken engine for twenty hours straight, even though a replacement was already available.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: hyperverance

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