insistence Meaning & Definition
/ɪnˈsɪs.təns/
What Does Insistence Mean?
Insistence is a noun that means The state of being insistent. It can also mean An urgent demand.
Insistence at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪnˈsɪs.təns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | press, pressure and imperativeness |
| Plural | insistences |
Insistence Definition (Noun)
- The state of being insistent.
- An urgent demand.
- The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.
Synonyms of Insistence
Insistence synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Insistence
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Insistence in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
insistence (countable and uncountable, plural insistences)
Words That Rhyme With Insistence
existenceassistanceresistancesubsistencepersistenceconsistencecoexistencedistanceresistencesales resistanceoutdistanceelectrical resistancepath of least resistancepiece de resistancepassive resistancemiddle distanceline of least resistanceangular distancemean distancetimeless existenceleast resistancelogistic assistanceself-subsistenceacoustic resistanceelectric resistancenational assistanceskip distancesocial assistance
Origin of Insistence
From Middle English insistence, derived from Old French insister (“to insist”). Compare Middle French insistance. Morphologically insist + -ence.
Pronouncing Insistence
Insistence is pronounced //ɪnˈsɪs.təns// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Insistence
What part of speech is insistence?
Insistence is a noun.
What is another word for insistence?
Close synonyms of insistence are press, pressure and imperativeness. See the full list of insistence synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of insistence?
The plural of insistence is insistences.