| Noun | 1. | persistence - the property of a continuous and connected period of time | |
| 2. | persistence - persistent determinationdetermination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" | |
| 3. | persistence - the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior; "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate" | |