persistence

Definition of persistence

Nouns

the property of a continuous and connected period of time
Synonyms:
continuity
Type of:
durability, enduringness, lastingness, strength
permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
persistent determination
Synonyms:
doggedness, perseverance, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity
Type of:
determination, purpose
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
Synonyms:
perseverance, perseveration
Type of:
continuance, continuation
the act of continuing an activity without interruption

Vocabulary Lists for persistence

The Marvellous Land of Oz »(2070 words)
  • scarecrow
  • woodman
  • tip
  • bug
  • emerald

Fifth Grade Parents' Spelling Bee »(1012 words)
  • a cappella
  • aardvark
  • abandon
  • abbreviate
  • abscond

20080910 »(808 words)
  • heuristic
  • stash
  • protagonist
  • crackdown
  • dent

Kate Chopin's The Awakening »(310 words)
Vocabulary study list for Kate Chopin's The Awakening
  • soiree musicale
  • quadroon
  • mademoiselle
  • peignoir
  • Robert

Story of an Hour »(58 words)
  • paralyze
  • elixir
  • amaze
  • elusive
  • persistence

A Story of an Hour »(23 words)
Kate Chopin's short story
  • abandon
  • abandonment
  • afflict
  • assure
  • clasp

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