perseveration

Noun

Meaning

the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it

Source: WordNet

persistence perseverance rhythm continuity repeat adhere repetition recurrence staccato periodicity alliteration reiteration doggedness tautology holdout

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peace fear hypnosis cowardice procrastination weakness

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continuation disposition inclination continuance tendency

perseverance perseverate

his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate Source: Internet