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persistence
[per-sis-tuhns, -zis-]
noun
the act or fact of persisting.
the quality of being persistent.
You have persistence, I'll say that for you.
continued existence or occurrence.
the persistence of smallpox.
the continuance of an effect after its cause is removed.
persistence
/ əˈɪəԲ /
noun
the quality of persisting; tenacity
the act of persisting; continued effort or existence
the continuance of an effect after the cause of it has stopped
persistence of vision
Other Word Forms
- nonpersistence noun
- nonpersistency noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of persistence1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“This is the result of commitment, persistence and tenacity.”
All of the latest packs were confirmed by what Hunnicutt described as “persistence” — documenting at least two wolves together at least four times in an area over six months.
"That was the start of it. It was her persistence."
Over the course of his public life, Joe Biden has defined himself by his persistence and endurance, only reaching the pinnacle of American power late in life.
Davis said State Farm finally addressed her complaints, but only after months of persistence and better cooperation from her seventh adjuster.
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