Origin: Latin suffix -ence
Persistence has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
"The persistence of her voice throughout the long conversation showed an unbroken connection from start to finish."
persistent determination
"Her persistence in studying every night finally paid off when she passed the difficult exam."
the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
"his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
The property of being persistent.
"Her persistence in solving the puzzle despite repeated failures finally led to a breakthrough."
In plain English: Persistence is keeping at something even when it gets hard so you don't give up easily.
"Her persistence in studying late every night finally paid off when she passed her exam."
The word persistence entered English from Middle French. It originally carried the meaning of continuing steadfastly or remaining unchanged over time.