Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun persistence

3 senses of persistence

Sense 1
continuity, persistence -- (the property of a continuous and connected period of time)
       => lastingness, durability, enduringness, strength -- (permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force; "they advertised the durability of their products")

Sense 2
doggedness, perseverance, persistence, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacity -- (persistent determination)
       => determination, purpose -- (the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose")

Sense 3
perseverance, persistence, perseveration -- (the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate")
       => continuance, continuation -- (the act of continuing an activity without interruption)