Definition of Persistence

Noun: persistence pu(r)'sis-tun(t)s

The property of a continuous and connected period of time
- continuity
Persistent determination
- doggedness, perseverance, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacity, pertinaciousness
The act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behaviour
"his persistence continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate";
- perseverance, perseveration