C1 noun Formel

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
hyperverance
Verb
hyperverate
Adverbe
hyperverantly
Adjectif
hyperverant
Apparenté
perseverance
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hyperverance

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
hyperverance
Verb
hyperverate
Adverbe
hyperverantly
Adjectif
hyperverant
Apparenté
perseverance

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : hyperverance

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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