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persistence

noun

The act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pəˈsɪst(ə)ns

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Meaning

Definitions

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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Synonyms

perseveranceperseverationdoggednesspersistencytenacitytenaciousnesspertinacitycontinuity

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