English Explanatory Dictionary

insistence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being insistent.
  2. An urgent demand.
  3. The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈsɪstəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-insistence.wav

Word forms

insistence insistences

Etymology

From Middle English insistence, derived from Old French insister (“to insist”). Compare Middle French insistance. Morphologically insist + -ence.

Related words

insist

Derived words

overinsistence uninsistence
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