Entry Word: persistence

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 continuing existence <the persistence of the childʼs fever made us start to worry>

Synonyms continuance, durability, endurance

Related Words longevity, staying power, tenacity; permanence; survival; continuation

Near Antonyms discontinuance; cessation, desisting, ending, finish, quitting, stop

2 uninterrupted or lasting existence <the persistence of the fever for a week caused me great worry> — see continuation
3 a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action <she found the persistence of her would-be boyfriend anything but endearing> — see obstinacy