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English noun: perseveration

1. perseveration (cognition) the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it


Broader (hypernym)disposition, inclination, tendency

2. perseveration (act) the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior


SamplesHis perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate.


Synonymsperseverance, persistence


Broader (hypernym)continuance, continuation









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