Synonyms: perseverance, perseveration, persistence
Definition: the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
Usage: his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate
Similar words: continuance, continuation
Definition: the act of continuing an activity without interruption
Synonyms: perseveration
Definition: the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it
Similar words: inclination, disposition, tendency
Definition: an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Usage: he had an inclination to give up too easily; a tendency to be too strict