stick-to-it-iveness 

Firmness of purpose; resolution.

Also:
Sticktuitiveness

If you want to get your science project done on time, you'll have to show some stick-to-it-iveness

stick-to-it-iveness by Ryan Dawson May 1, 2006

stick-to-itivness 

What a mental-midget uses in a sentence when they mean to use "perseverance" or "diligence".

The carpenter impressed the foreman with his stick-to-itivness while on the job.

stick-to-itivness by RockRill May 25, 2010

sticktoitiveness

n. The ability to stay with a project and see it through to completion.

When it comes to building sand castles, Gordon shows incredible sticktoitiveness!

sticktoitiveness by G.W. November 22, 2005

sticktoitiveness

Bogus word probably made up by and certainly overused by basketball announcers. It basically means persistance.

Robbie Hummel shows great sticktoitiveness when he's under the hoop.

sticktoitiveness by Valley Dogg February 5, 2010

sticktoitiveness

The ability and determination to continue doing something despite difficulties. Attributed to either Thomas Edison or Albert McGeachy.

In a remarkable feat of sticktoitiveness, I finally managed to lose my virginity.

sticktoitiveness by *Sunshine* July 19, 2008

sticktoitiveness

glue-like substance that adheres to whatever it touches.

When Ron Jeremy ejaculates, its because of his sticktoitiveness.

sticktoitiveness by doctor ruth January 1, 2006

sticktoitiveness

The ability to withstand the test of time, even to the point of coming back from apparent extinction.

Some words refuse to be relegated to linguistic history books -- like the Ivory Billed Woodpecker, they seem to ressurect after years of disuse, showing remarkable sticktoitiveness.

sticktoitiveness by Michele McT January 1, 2006