insistence

[in-sis-tuhns]

noun

1. the act or fact of insisting.

2. the quality of being insistent.

Other Word Forms

• noninsistence noun
• overinsistence noun
• superinsistence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insistence¹

First recorded in 1605–15; insist + -ence

Example Sentences

Beijing’s insistence on EVs is better explained by the government’s desire to avoid dependence on foreign oil.

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Jeff watched the documentary at the insistence of his sister and was quickly hooked.

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The attack also drew criticism of Sheinbaum's security detail and of her insistence on maintaining a degree of intimacy with the public, despite Mexican politicians regularly being a target for cartel violence.

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However, his insistence on attending the memorial service for victims on the first anniversary of the tragedy last week angered relatives of those who died and a number of them barracked him during the ceremony.

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Ellie’s insistence on remembering Lily – by looking at photos of her, requesting conversations about her and even telling complete strangers about her – unlocks a grief that her owner wasn’t prepared for.

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Related Words

• emphasis 
• persistence 
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