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Insistence

Insistence Meaning & Definition
Insistence Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Insistence?

[n] urgently demanding attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "he pressed his demand with considerable instancy"
[n] continual and persistent demands
[n] the state of urgently demanding notice or attention; "the press of business matters"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Insistence: imperativeness | imperativeness | insistency | insistency | insisting | instancy | press | pressure

Related Terms | Find terms related to Insistence: abetment | application | assiduity | assiduousness | bulldog tenacity | concentration | constancy | demandingness | diligence | dogged perseverance | doggedness | encouragement | endurance | engrossment | exigency | fidelity | goading | importunacy | importunateness | importunity | indefatigability | industriousness | industry | insistency | instance | loyalty | needling | obstinacy | patience | patience of Job | permanence | perseverance | persistence | persistency | pertinaciousness | pertinacity | plodding | plugging | preoccupation | pressing | pressingness | pressure | pricking | prodding | relentlessness | resolution | sedulity | sedulousness | single-mindedness | singleness of purpose | slogging | spurring | stability | stamina | staying power | steadfastness | steadiness | stick-to-itiveness | stubbornness | tenaciousness | tenacity | tirelessness | unremittingness | unswerving attention | urgency | urging

See Also | demand | urgency | urgency

Insistence In Webster's Dictionary

\In*sist"ence\, n. The quality of insisting, or being urgent or pressing; the act of dwelling upon as of special importance; persistence; urgency.

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