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Definition of persistency

persistency

/pərˈsɪs.tən.si/
per · sis · ten · cy
Adverb:persistently
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Plural:persistencies
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Adjective:persistent
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persistency Lexical Profile

persistency Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Example

"Her admirable persistency eventually convinced the committee to fund the community library project."

2

The continued or prolonged existence of something beyond its usual or expected time.

Example

"Doctors were puzzled by the unusual persistency of the patient's mild fever."

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Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While "persistency" and "persistence" are synonymous, "persistence" is overwhelmingly preferred in modern standard English.

• Rhymes for persistency

• Nearby Words

persimmon
persist
persistence
persistency
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persistently
persnickety

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective persistent and the noun-forming suffix -cy, ultimately derived from Latin persistere ('to continue steadfastly').

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