Meaning & Definition of Persistence in English
English⟶
Persistence
/pərsɪstəns/
noun
1. The property of a continuous and connected period of time
synonym:
- continuity,
- persistence
2. Persistent determination
synonym:
- doggedness,
- perseverance,
- persistence,
- persistency,
- tenacity,
- tenaciousness,
- pertinacity
3. The act of persisting or persevering
- Continuing or repeating behavior
- "His perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
synonym:
- perseverance,
- persistence,
- perseveration
Examples of using
Tom lacks persistence.