per|sist|ence

per|sist|ence
per|sist|ence «puhr SIHS tuhns, -ZIHS-», noun.
1. the act or fact of persisting.
2. the condition of being persistent; doggedness: »

the persistence of a fly buzzing around one's head.

3. a continuing existence: »

the stubborn persistence of a cough.

Synonym Study 1 Persistence, perseverance mean a holding fast to a purpose or course of action. Persistence, having a good or bad sense according to one's attitude toward what is done, emphasizes holding stubbornly or obstinately to one's purpose and continuing firmly and often annoyingly against disapproval, opposition, advice, or attempts at persuasion: »

By persistence many people won religious freedom.

Perseverance, always in a good sense, emphasizes refusing to be discouraged by obstacles or difficulties, but continuing steadily with courage and patience: »

Perseverance led to his success.


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