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perseveration

/ perseveration /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it
Type of:
inclination disposition tendency
Derived:
persevere persist hang in hang on hold on
noun Sense 2
the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
"his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
Type of:
continuance continuation
Derived:
perseverate persevere persist hang in hang on
Semantic Complexity
55%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
15
Times Searched
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inclination disposition tendency continuance continuation