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persistence

noun

the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

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Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pəˈsɪst(ə)ns

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noun

  1. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

    “his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate”

noun

  1. persistent determination

noun

  1. the property of a continuous and connected period of time

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Example Sentences

his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate

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