persistence
noun
[ pəˈsɪst(ə)ns ]
• the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
• "Cardiff's persistence was rewarded with a try"
Similar:
perseverance,
tenacity,
determination,
resolve,
resolution,
resoluteness,
staying power,
purposefulness,
firmness of purpose,
patience,
endurance,
application,
diligence,
sedulousness,
dedication,
commitment,
doggedness,
persistency,
pertinacity,
assiduity,
assiduousness,
steadfastness,
tirelessness,
indefatigability,
stamina,
intransigence,
obstinacy,
Sitzfleisch,
stickability,
stick-to-it-iveness,
continuance,
perseveration,
Origin:
mid 16th century: from French persistance, from the verb persister ; influenced in spelling by Latin persistent- ‘continuing steadfastly’.
