noun
Uncommon
insistence
ihn-SIHS-tuhns
Insistence (noun) means the act of demanding or stating something firmly and repeatedly. Example: “At his insistence, we double-checked all the figures.”
noun
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The act of demanding or stating something firmly and repeatedly.
"At his insistence, we double-checked all the figures."
"Her insistence on honesty made the meeting uncomfortable but useful."
How to use insistence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of firmly and repeatedly demanding or stating something.
Common pairings
at someone's insistence
insistence on
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Word forms
- Plural
- insistences
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Etymology
From insist, on the model of French insistance.
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What does “insistence” mean?
The word “insistence” means the act of demanding or stating something firmly and repeatedly. In plain terms, the act of firmly and repeatedly demanding or stating something.
How do you pronounce “insistence”?
“Insistence” is pronounced ihn-SIHS-tuhns (/ɪnˈsɪs.təns/ in IPA).
How do you use “insistence” in a sentence?
Here is “insistence” used in a sentence: “At his insistence, we double-checked all the figures.”
What part of speech is “insistence”?
“Insistence” is a noun.
Where does the word “insistence” come from?
The word “insistence” comes from French. From insist, on the model of French insistance.
Is “insistence” a common word?
“Insistence” is an uncommon word in modern English.
