persistence

Synonyms

frail evanescent fragile destructible fleeting transient ephemeral impermanent

Antonyms

enduring lasting indestructible imperishable persistent perpetual permanent permanent [see perishable]

Per*sist"ence, Per*sist"en*cy, n. Etym: [See Persistent.] 1. The quality or state of being persistent; staying or continuing quality; hence, in an unfavorable sense, doggedness; obstinacy. 2. The continuance of an effect after the cause which first gave rise to it is removed; as: (a) (Physics) Defn: The persistence of motion. (b) (Physiol.) Visual persistence, or persistence of the visual impression; auditory persistence, etc.

persistence - Similar Words

persistene persistency persistent persienne penitence existence preexistence perspicience persistently peristeronic