persistence
pərˈsɪstəns
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Definition of persistence - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
determinationquality of continuing despite difficulties
  • Her persistence led to her success.
perseverance tenacity
2.
continuationTECH.ongoing existence of an effect after cause stopsTECH.
  • The persistence of the smell was surprising.
continuance durability
3.
computer scienceTECH.data continuing to exist after program endsTECH.
  • The database ensures data persistence.
continuity durability permanence
4.
mathematicsTECH.repeated operations until constant stateTECH.
  • The persistence of the function was calculated.
iteration recurrence repetition
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Expressions with persistence

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consistent work brings rewards
He knew that persistence pays off in the long run.
continuing effort leads to success or reward
Persistence pays when you keep studying and finally pass the test.
keep trying and obstacles will eventually give way
Remember, persistence overcomes resistance when you practice every day.
illusion of motion created by rapid image succession
Animation uses persistence of vision to simulate movement.

Origin of persistence

Latin, persistentia (steadfastness)

Terms with persistence included in their meaning

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persistence
repeat an action or effort
persistence
occurring repeatedly over successive days
proverb
persistence is important in the pursuit of success
persistence
regardless of weather conditions, an action is done
persistence
continue doing something without stopping
persistence
persist in a situation or condition
loyalty persistence
continue or remain loyal to
duration persistence
continuing without stopping until the last possible moment

Examples of persistence in a sentence

  • Persistence in research led to the breakthrough discovery.
  • The persistence of symptoms worried the doctors.
  • Despite treatment, the persistence of the issue remained.
  • Persistence of data is vital for recovery after a crash.
  • The system's persistence feature saves user progress automatically.
  • The persistence of the sequence was determined.

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  1. French:persévérance, persistance, ...
  2. German:Beharrlichkeit, Persistenz, ...
  3. Italian:perseveranza, persistenza, ...
  4. Spanish:persistencia, permanencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:persistência, continuidade, ...
  6. Chinese:坚持, 持续性, ...
  7. Japanese:粘り強さ, 持続, ...
  8. Arabic:إِصْرَار, اِسْتِمْرَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְמָדָה, הִתְמַדּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:настойчивость, сохранение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:наполегливість, персистенція, ...
  12. Hindi:लगन, निरंतरता, ...
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