释义 |
per·sev·er·a·tion \ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈrāshən\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin perseveration-, perseveratio perseverance, from perseveratus + -ion-, -io -ion : continuation of something (as an activity or pursuit) usually to an exceptional degree or beyond a desired point: as a. : continual repetition of a mental act usually evidenced by speech or by some other form of overt behavior especially as a mechanism of defense b. : spontaneous and persistent recurrence of something (as an idea, mental image, tune, or word) |