Definitions for: Persistence

[n] the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
[n] persistent determination
[n] the property of a continuous and connected period of time

Webster (1913) Definition: Per*sist"ence, Persistency Per*sist"en*cy, n.
[See Persistent.]
1. The quality or state of being persistent; staying or
continuing quality; hence, in an unfavorable sense,
doggedness; obstinacy.

2. The continuance of an effect after the cause which first
gave rise to it is removed; as:
(a) (Physics) The persistence of motion.
(b) (Physiol.) Visual persistence, or persistence of the
visual impression; auditory persistence, etc.

Synonyms: continuity, doggedness, perseverance, perseverance, perseveration, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity

See Also: continuance, continuation, determination, durability, enduringness, lastingness, purpose, strength

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