persistence

per·sis·tence  (pr-sstns, -zs-)

n.

1. The act of persisting.

2. The state or quality of being persistent; persistency.

3. Continuance of an effect after the cause is removed: persistence of vision.

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Persistence of parents—Lipton, 1970.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	persistence - the property of a continuous and connected period of time continuity durability, enduringness, lastingness, strength - permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force; "they advertised the durability of their products"
	2.	persistence - persistent determination doggedness, perseverance, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity determination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
	3.	persistence - the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate" perseverance, perseveration continuance, continuation - the act of continuing an activity without interruption

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persistence

noun determination, resolution, pluck, stamina, grit, endurance, tenacity, diligence, perseverance, constancy, steadfastness, doggedness, pertinacity, indefatigability, tirelessness

Translations

persistence [pəˈsɪstəns] n → empeño

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persistence [pəˈsɪstəns] n → persistance f, obstination f; opiniâtreté f

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persistence [pəˈsɪstəns] persist n → Beharrlichkeit f

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persistence [pəˈsɪstəns] n → persistenza; ostinazione f