persistence

per·sis·tence

noun \pər-ˈsis-tən(t)s, -ˈzis-\

Definition of PERSISTENCE

1

: the action or fact of persisting

2

: the quality or state of being persistent; especially : perseverance

Examples of PERSISTENCE

1. He admired her dogged persistence in pursuing the job.
2. His persistence in asking for a raise was finally rewarded.
3. She has shown a lot of persistence.

First Known Use of PERSISTENCE

1546

Related to PERSISTENCE

Synonyms: abidance, ceaselessness, continuance, continuity, continuousness, durability, duration, endurance, continuation, subsistence

Antonyms: cessation, close, discontinuance, discontinuity, end, ending, expiration, finish, stoppage, surcease, termination

Related Words: drawing out, elongation, extension, lengthening, prolongation, prolonging, stretching; enduringness, permanence; survival

Near Antonyms: abridgment (or abridgement), curtailment, cutback, shortening

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Rhymes with PERSISTENCE

long-distance, mean distance, resistance