insistence

From Middle English insistence, derived from Old French insister (“to insist”). Compare Middle French insistance.

Morphologically insist +‎ -ence.

• IPA^(key): /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

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insistence (countable and uncountable, plural insistences)

1. The state of being insistent.
2. An urgent demand.
3. (fencing) The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.

• See also Thesaurus:obstinacy

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