perseveration Synonyms & Antonyms
/pəˌsɛvəˈɹeɪʃən/
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Perseveration as a Noun
1
An uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus, usually caused by a brain injury or other organic disorder.
2
The tendency to continue or repeat an act or activity after the cessation of the original stimulus.
3
The act or an instance of persevering; perseverance.
4
An argument by repetition; a mantra.
Word Forms & Grammar
perseveration (countable and uncountable, plural perseverations)
Origin of Perseveration
Inherited from Middle English perseveracioun, from Old French perseveracion, or directly from its etymon Latin perseverationem, from persevērō (“to continue, to persist”). Doublet of persevere.
Quick Facts About Perseveration
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pəˌsɛvəˈɹeɪʃən/ |
| Meaning | An uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the… |
| Plural | perseverations |