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Definition of insistence

insistence

/ɪnˈsɪs.təns/
in · sis · tence
Adverb:insistently
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Plural:insistences
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Adjective:insistent
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• noun

1

The fact or quality of demanding something firmly or refusing to accept opposition or excuses.

Example

"At her insistence, the committee agreed to review the budget proposal one more time."

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• Rhymes for insistence

• Nearby Words

insipid
insipidly
insist
insistence
insistent
insistently
insofar

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from Old French or Medieval Latin insistentia, derived from the Latin verb insistere meaning 'to stand upon' or 'to persevere'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insistence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insistence
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