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persistence

/pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The ability to continue in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

    - "Her persistence paid off when she finally landed the job."
    - "Despite the setbacks, the team showed great persistence in completing the project."
  • Noun

    The duration for which a thing continues to exist or operate.

    - "The persistence of memory is a famous painting by Salvador Dali."
    - "The persistence of rain caused the river to flood."

Synonyms

persistency
Rhymes
Words rhyming with persistence
endurance , tenacity , obduracy , resilience
Variants
List of all variants of persistence that leads to same result
persistence , persistences
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French persister, from per- 'through' + ster 'standing', from stet 'stand'.


Trivia
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  1. Persistence is a key component of emotional intelligence.

  2. The term 'persistence' is often used in computer science to describe the behavior of a system that continues to operate despite errors or interruptions.


Related Concepts
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  1. Determination: A related concept to persistence, determination refers to the firmness of purpose in achieving a goal.

  2. Resilience: Another related concept, resilience refers to the ability to recover from difficulties or adversity.


Culture
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Persistence is a common theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a virtue that leads to success despite adversity. It is also a concept that is explored in various forms of media, such as movies and music.

How to Memorize "persistence"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person continuing to walk up a steep hill despite the difficulty.
    - Imagine a ball bouncing back after being hit, representing the concept of persistence.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'persistence' with the image of a tree that continues to grow despite adversity.
    - Link the word to the idea of a puzzle that is solved through determination and perseverance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym P-E-R-S-I-S-T-E-N-C-E to remember the definition: 'Persevering Effort Reaps Success In Time, Enabling New Challenges and Experiences'.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'persistence' to help remember its meaning.


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