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English noun: persistence | |||
| 1. | persistence (attribute) the property of a continuous and connected period of time | ||
| Synonyms | continuity | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | durability, enduringness, lastingness, strength | ||
| Attribute | continuous, uninterrupted | ||
| 2. | persistence (attribute) persistent determination | ||
| Synonyms | doggedness, perseverance, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | determination, purpose | ||
| 3. | persistence (act) the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior | ||
| Samples | His perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate. | ||
| Synonyms | perseverance, perseveration | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | continuance, continuation | ||
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