persistence (n.)

  1. the property of a continuous and connected period of time

    [ Syn: continuity ]

  2. persistent determination

    [ Syn: doggedness , perseverance , 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

    [ Syn: perseverance , perseveration ]

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