persistencenoun [ U ]
uk/pəˈsɪs.təns/us/pɚˈsɪs.təns/C2 the fact that someone or something persists:
Most financial analysts have been surprised by the persistence of the recession.
Her persistence and enthusiasm have helped the group to achieve its international success.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Continuous & permanent
- abiding
- ad infinitum
- around-the-clock
- be
- bounce
- ceaseless
- chronic
- fluidity
- here to stay idiom
- immanent
- imperishable
- incessant
- indelible
- nagging
- perpetuity
- persistent
- round-the-clock
- seamless
- smoothly
- trot
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