persistence meaning and definition

PERSISTENCE noun

Definition of persistence (noun)

1. the property of a continuous and connected period of time
   • synonyms: continuity
2. persistent determination
   • synonyms: doggedness, perseverance, persistency, pertinacity, tenaciousness, tenacity
3. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
   • "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
   • synonyms: perseverance, perseveration