persistence

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/pərˈsɪstəns/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/pɚˈsɪstəns/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(pər sistəns, -zis-)


persistence
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Sense: Noun: determination
Synonyms:
determination Collocations, tenacity, steadfastness, perseverance, resolve Collocations, grit Collocations, commitment Collocations, dedication Collocations, diligence Collocations, resolution Collocations, resoluteness, staying power, endurance Collocations, stamina Collocations, indefatigability, doggedness, stick-to-itiveness (informal)
Antonyms:
indifference, indolence, idleness, laziness, halfheartedness, lethargy, weakness Collocations, fatigue Collocations, sluggishness, loafing, sloth Collocations, interruption, suspension, let-up


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