Definition of insistence Insistence

/ɪnsɪˈstʌns/ - [insistuns] - in•sist•ence

We found 9 definitions of insistence from 5 different sources.

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What does insistence mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: insistences

insistence - continual and persistent demands
  insisting
  demand the act of demanding; "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money"
insistence - the act of insisting on something; "insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position"
  insistency
  advocacy, protagonism active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
insistence - the state of demanding notice or attention; "the insistence of their hunger"; "the press of business matters"
  imperativeness, insistency, press, pressure
  urgency pressing importance requiring speedy action; "the urgency of his need"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • insistence (Noun)
    The state of being insistent.
  • insistence (Noun)
    An urgent demand.
  • insistence (Noun)
    The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • insistence (n.)
    The quality of insisting, or being urgent or pressing; the act of dwelling upon as of special importance; persistence; urgency.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • insistence
    Persistent determination to adhere to a course of action.

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