PERSISTENCE
\pəsˈɪstəns], \pəsˈɪstəns], \p_ə_s_ˈɪ_s_t_ə_n_s]\
Definitions of PERSISTENCE
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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the property of a continuous and connected period of time
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the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
By Princeton University
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the property of a continuous and connected period of time
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the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
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By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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Steady perseverance in what has been undertaken; constancy in purpose or design; perseverance; obstinacy.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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n. State of being persistent; steady pursuit of what is undertaken;—steadiness; constancy;—perseverance either in good or evil;—obstinacy; stubbornness;—continuance of an effect after the cause which first gave rise to it is removed:—also persistency.
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