persistence

• Nom désignant la qualité de continuer à agir avec constance malgré les difficultés ou l'opposition, ou le fait de durer pendant une longue période.

A noun referring to the quality of continuing steadily despite difficulties or opposition, or the act of enduring over a continuous period of time.

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1. Continuity over timeB2formal

   The quality of continuing to exist or happen for a long or continuous period.

   persistance

   • The persistence of the rain caused flooding in the area.
   • Scientists study the persistence of certain chemicals in the environment.
   • The persistence of the old traditions is remarkable in this modern city.

   Synonymescontinuancecontinuationdurabilitydurationendurancelastingnesslongevitypermanence

   Antonymescessationconclusiondiscontinuityendhaltinterruptionstoptermination

2. DeterminationB1formal

   The quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties or opposition.

   Persévérance

   • Her persistence in learning the piano paid off with a beautiful performance.
   • He showed great persistence in completing the marathon despite the injury.
   • The team's persistence finally led to a breakthrough in the project.

   Synonymesdeterminationdoggednessgritperseverancepertinacityresolutionresolvesteadfastnesstenacity

   Antonymesapathyficklenessindifferenceirresolutionlazinessslacknessvacillation

3. PerseveranceB2formal

   The act of continuing steadily in a course of action, especially in spite of difficulties.

   persévérance

   • Through persistence, she managed to solve the complex puzzle.
   • His persistence in asking questions helped him understand the topic better.
   • The persistence of the activists brought about social change.

   Synonymesassiduitydeterminationdiligencedoggednessenduranceperseverancepertinacityresolvesteadfastnesstenacity

   Antonymesapathycessationinconstancyirresolution