persistence

noun
UK: /pəˈsɪstəns/
US: /pərˈsɪstəns/

  1. The quality of continuing to try to do or achieve something despite difficulties.

    1. Her persistence paid off and she finally got the job she wanted.
    2. His persistence in learning the language impressed everyone in the class.

  2. The state of continuing to exist or happen, especially for longer than usual or desirable.

    1. The persistence of the problem worries the city council members a lot.
    2. Despite our best efforts, the persistence of the bad weather ruined our picnic.

Synonyms

determination tenacity perseverance endurance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "persistence" in English means: The quality of continuing to try to do or achieve something despite difficulties., The state of continuing to exist or happen, especially for longer than usual or desirable..

The phonetic transcription of "persistence" is /pəˈsɪstəns/ in British English and /pərˈsɪstəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "persistence": determination, tenacity, perseverance, endurance.

Example usage of "persistence": "Her persistence paid off and she finally got the job she wanted.". More examples on the page.