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insistence

noun

The act of insisting on something

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NS
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ɪnˈsɪstəns

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The act of insisting on something

    “Insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position”

noun

  1. Continual and persistent demands

noun

  1. The state of demanding notice or attention

    “The insistence of their hunger”

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Example Sentences

Insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position
The insistence of their hunger
The press of business matters

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