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Persistance or persistence?

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Correct spelling: persistence. Misspelling: persistance.

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Memory tip

Persistent + ce: both are spelled with -ent/-ence.

Why people write “persistance”

The endings -ence and -ance sound identical in speech; this word takes -ence.

Spell-checkers catch the mistake in a document, but not in a handwritten note, a text message or a word game. Writing the word out a few times while saying the tricky part aloud is the quickest way to make persistence automatic.

What does “persistence” mean?

persistence noun

  1. the property of a continuous and connected period of time

    Synonyms:continuity

  2. persistent determination

    Synonyms:doggednessperseverancepersistencytenacitytenaciousness

  3. the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior

    “his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate”

    Synonyms:perseveranceperseveration

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Full dictionary entry

“Persistence” in a sentence

  • Her persistence finally paid off.
  • His perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate.

Is “persistence” a playable word?

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15 points in Scrabble · 18 in Words With Friends

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  • Scrabble (UK)
  • Words With Friends

“persistance” is not accepted in any of these games. See every word you can make from PERSISTENCE.

Persistence: quick answers

Is it persistance or persistence?
The correct spelling is persistence. “persistance” is a misspelling: it does not appear in standard dictionaries or in the Scrabble and Words With Friends word lists.
How can I remember how to spell persistence?
Persistent + ce: both are spelled with -ent/-ence.
What does persistence mean?
Persistence means: the property of a continuous and connected period of time.