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per·sis·tence
 persistence
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of persisting.
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| definition 2: |
the quality of being steadfast, determined, stubborn, or insistent.
- similar words:
- patience
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| definition 3: |
the continuation of an effect after the removal of its cause.
the persistence of superstitions about lightning |
| related words: |
application, decision, length, purpose |
| derivation: |
persistency (n.) |
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