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| 1. | [ noun ] the property of a continuous and connected period of time | |
| Synonyms: | continuity | |
| Related terms: | lastingness continuous | |
| 2. | [ noun ] persistent determination | |
| Synonyms: | persistency tenacity tenaciousness pertinacity perseverance doggedness | |
| Related terms: | determination persevere | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior | |
| Synonyms: | perseveration perseverance | |
| Examples: | "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate" |
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| Related terms: | continuance persevere perseverate | |
| Similar spelling: |
persistency persistent persecute persistently persist_in persecuted persisting persecutor Persechino persecution |
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