persistence

noun (persistence, uncountable)

«persistence» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Persistence is going on trying to do something even when it is hard or other people want you to stop. tree →
Persistence is something continuing for a long time: the persistence of the rain. tree →

In the lessons

In school: persistence is praised in learning — keep going when maths is difficult. In science: Thomas Edison's persistence in testing light bulbs. In nature: the persistence of a smell or pollution.

Examples

With persistence, she learnt to ride her bike. tree →
His persistence paid off when he solved the puzzle. tree →
The spider showed great persistence rebuilding its web. tree →
Persistence is more important than talent. tree →
We were annoyed by the persistence of the rain. tree →
Learning an instrument takes persistence. tree →
But, knowing that persistence would eventually succeed, he held her fast until she assumed her true form. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: persistent; verb: persist. Synonyms: perseverance, determination, grit. Spelling: -ence, not -ance.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «persistence» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«persistence» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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