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persistence
noun per·sis·tence \pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s, -ˈzis-\
: the quality that allows someone to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult or opposed by other people
: the state of occurring or existing beyond the usual, expected, or normal time
Full Definition of PERSISTENCE
1
: the action or fact of persisting
2
: the quality or state of being persistent; especially : perseverance
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First Known Use of PERSISTENCE
1546
Related to PERSISTENCE
- Synonyms
- abidance, ceaselessness, continuance, continuity, continuousness, durability, duration, endurance, continuation, subsistence
- Antonyms
- cessation, close, discontinuance, discontinuity, end, ending, expiration, finish, stoppage, surcease, termination
Rhymes with PERSISTENCE
PERSISTENCE Defined for Kids
persistence
noun per·sist·ence \pər-ˈsi-stəns\
Definition of PERSISTENCE for Kids
1
: the act or fact of stubbornly continuing to do something
2
: the act or fact of continuing to exist longer than usual
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