persistence

Noun

Meaning

Alt. of Persistency

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

perseverance persistency tenacity doggedness tenaciousness resolution continuity determination endurance constancy firmness continuance grit steadfastness pertinacity
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Antonyms

period discontinuance dog days phase fear halt
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Hypernyms

purpose determination continuation durability continuance strength

Phrases with the word

viral persistence

Examples

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

According to the latest statistics, nearly 68% of Nigerien populations still practice open defecation, due to a lack of sanitation facilities and/or the persistence of poor hygiene and sanitation practices. Source: Internet

Achieving good grades depends on many factors other than IQ, such as "persistence, interest in school, and willingness to study" (p. 81). Source: Internet

Activist arguments view the persistence of extreme poverty, inequality, and vulnerability as symptoms of social injustice and structural inequality and see social protection as a right of citizenship. Source: Internet

Air refueling significantly expands the options available to a commander by increasing the range, payload, persistence, and flexibility of receiver aircraft. Source: Internet

After trying to ignore his persistence, she then turned around and pepper sprayed him. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

persistability persistable persisted in being persistence hunter persistence hunting persistency