Persistence - Definition
persistence
n 1: the property of a continuous and connected period of time
[syn: continuity, persistence]
2: persistent determination [syn: doggedness, perseverance,
persistence, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness,
pertinacity]
3: the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating
behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it
was no longer appropriate" [syn: perseverance,
persistence, perseveration]