insistence
Insistence (noun) means the act of demanding or stating something firmly and repeatedly. Example: “At his insistence, we double-checked all the figures.”
How to use insistence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of firmly and repeatedly demanding or stating something.
Word forms
insistences plural
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At his _____, we double-checked all the figures.
Etymology
From insist, on the model of French insistance.
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Rhymes for insistence
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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.