persistence

B2 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /pɝˈsɪstəns/ UK /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ See IPA manual

Freq #22186

Meanings

1

noun
The quality of continuing to try hard despite difficulty.

You've got to admire her persistence; she practised every single day.
2

noun
The fact of something continuing to exist over a long time.

The persistence of the rumour surprised everyone.

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Synonyms

1 noun · the quality of continuing... perseverance determination

2 noun · the fact of something... continuity

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Word family

Derived forms antipersistencebiopersistencenonpersistence

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Phrases (1)

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sheer persistence
determined effort continued despite difficulty, emphasized as the main reason for success

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From Middle French persistance.

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Abstract Ideas

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