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persistence

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɝˈsɪstəns// UK //pəsˈɪstəns// per·sis·tence

n. the quality of continuing to do something even when it is difficult or people try to stop you.

n. the firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.


SIMPLE

Her persistence finally paid off when she got the job.

CONTEXTUAL

The detective's persistence in following every lead eventually resulted in a breakthrough for the cold case.

COMPLEX

While talent provides a necessary foundation, it is often the persistence of the researcher that determines whether a theoretical hypothesis is successfully proven through empirical data.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle French persistance.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'in' when describing a specific action.

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