insistence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of persisting in a course of action in spite of opposition or difficulty.

  - "Despite the financial hardship, she continued with her insistence on paying off her debt."
  - "The coach's insistence on discipline paid off with a winning season."

• Noun

  A strong and persistent demand or request.

  - "The customer's insistence on a refund led to a heated argument."
  - "His insistence on an apology went unanswered."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insistence
persistence , resistance , compulsion , impression , expression

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Variants

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insistence , insistences

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Etymology

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From Old French 'insister' meaning 'to stand in,' 'to persist,' 'to insist'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'insistence' contains the word 'sist' which means 'to stand still'.

2. In the 19th century, the term 'insistence' was used in the context of law to refer to the repeated assertion of a right or claim.

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Related Concepts

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1. Persistence: The act of continuing in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

2. Determination: The quality of being firm or resolute in a course of action.

3. Obsession: A persistent idea or feeling that is impossible to get out of one's mind.

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Culture

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Insistence has been a recurring theme in literature and art, often representing determination, persistence, and the human will to overcome adversity. In music, the term 'insistent' is used to describe a rhythm or melody that is persistent and repetitive.

How to Memorize "insistence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person persistently working towards a goal, despite obstacles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insistence' with the image of a person standing firm and unwavering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym I-N-S-I-S-T-E-N-C-E: I Need Strength To Endure and Never Give Up.

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