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- [in-sis-tuh ns]
- /ɪnˈsɪs təns/
- /ɪnˈsɪs.təns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sis-tuh ns]
- /ɪnˈsɪs təns/
Definitions of insistence word
- noun insistence the act or fact of insisting. 1
- noun insistence the quality of being insistent. 1
- noun insistence The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done. 1
- noun insistence act of insisting 1
- noun insistence demanding nature 1
- uncountable noun insistence Someone's insistence on something is the fact that they insist that it should be done or insist that it is the case. 0
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Origin of insistence
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; insist + -ence
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Parts of speech for Insistence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insistence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insistence
noun insistence
- persistence — the act or fact of persisting.
- urging — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- perseverance — steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
- importunity — the state or quality of being importunate; persistence in solicitation.
- resolve — to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something): I have resolved that I shall live to the full.
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